The moment he saw me, he panicked, trying to hide all the women's products in the house.

That's when I knew. I'd been betrayed.

I froze, feeling as if my blood had turned to ice. The warmth drained from my body, leaving me cold, so cold.

Thomas approached with a nervous chuckle, his eyes revealing his guilt. "Why did you come unexpectedly?"

"Daddy!" Bella, our daughter, exclaimed excitedly, reaching out for a hug.

Thomas bent down to pick her up, planting a kiss on her cheek.

Father and daughter, as close as ever.

The scene was truly beautiful.

So beautiful... it made my heart ache.

Thomas mumbled under his breath, "You should've told me you were coming."

"Yeah, should've given you a heads-up," I said, digging my nails into my palm to suppress my emotions.

With Bella around, I didn't want her to witness any conflict between me and Thomas.

I simply replied coldly, "If I'd told you sooner, you could've prepared."

After my words, the last trace of his awkward smile seemed to dry up.