Georgia's POV
"My dear," Benjamin said, his tone calm yet heavy with meaning, "that's something you'll have to wait to know. Someday, the truth will come—whether from me or from Nick. The question is… will you stay while waiting for that day?"
I swallowed hard. Whatever it was, it sounded like a secret heavy enough to crush anyone. And honestly? I wanted to live, not dig my own grave. So I forced a bright smile. "Of course. It's not like I'm going anywhere. I wouldn't divorce Nick even if you told me to."
The corners of his mouth lifted, and relief washed over me. "Good. That's what I want to hear. A woman who would defy everyone and everything just to stay by my son's side. Nick needs that—especially after everything he's endured."
My brows furrowed. "So… all this time, you were just testing me?" I asked, caught somewhere between shock and amusement.
