At that moment, Jerry would let out a soft sigh. He knew Rebecca too well. She wasn't the kind of person who let things slide easily. He gently rubbed the back of his neck, the weight of his words already pressing heavy on his chest.
"Rebecca, please," Jerry said, trying to hold her gaze through the phone. "I know this sounds unbelievable. I know you're going to be furious. You might even hate me for this. But… just calm down. Don't let this get over your head. Please."
There was silence from the other end. A silence that didn't sound like peace—but like a storm waiting to hit.
Jerry continued, "Everything happened so quickly. I didn't plan it. Honestly, I didn't even expect it. One moment I was handling things on my own, and the next—everything just spiraled fast. I had to make decisions I didn't think I'd be making this soon."
He paused, trying to explain himself without making it sound like a betrayal.
