One day it was pity for his illegitimate status. The next, sympathy for how alone he was without family.
There was always a reason—a million reasons—for her "helpless" attraction to him, for helping his career take off.
She stayed planted in the doorway, as if she wouldn't leave until I answered.
Watching her block out the sunlight, I gave a half-hearted agreement just to be done with it.
It wasn't until the next morning—when an uncensored video of me "cheating" went viral—that I understood what she'd meant by after this.
Greta released a clarification video.
In it, she wept for the cameras, telling the media that her brother-in-law had caught me cheating during her pregnancy. That I'd lashed out first, spreading false rumors about her to cover my own sins.
Noel chimed in, grief-stricken, claiming he'd only tried to stop me from hurting Greta's feelings—but I'd assumed he would expose my affair and sought revenge.
The internet screamed for Greta to divorce this "gold-digger" immediately.
But she played the devoted wife.
"No matter what mistakes Bob makes in this lifetime, I can't stop loving him."
Watching her sickening performance, I couldn't hold it back. I threw up.
Greta heard from outside and rushed in.
"What's wrong?"
I frowned, watching Noel trail in behind her, and shook off her hand.
"Nothing. Just disgusted by you." My voice was flat. "Willing to destroy your husband's reputation to protect your affair. Greta, your love really is something."
Her face went chalk-white. She opened her mouth to explain.
But Noel suddenly dropped to his knees.
"I'm sorry, Bob—it's all my fault! She only made you the scapegoat to protect me. But she's still recovering from childbirth, and she was so worried you'd be angry that she came to explain despite her health. Please don't blame her."
Greta's eyes filled with tender concern—for him. She turned an accusing glare on me.
"I came to tell you about this. That video was AI-generated. When it comes down to it, he's your brother—sacrificing yourself to help him is only right. And me helping him? That's helping you maintain your blood ties. Why do you have to be so aggressive toward him?"
She wasn't finished.