Connor's breath hitched, his chest heaving as the finality of her words sank in. The realization that his wife valued her brother's life over his own family shattered something permanent between them.
"I can't do this anymore," Connor whispered, his voice trembling with a mix of anger and defeat. "I can't continue this conversation. It's over. Just know this, Maya, Matteo is going to be arrested this time. And when they finally lock him up, my family will use every single ounce of our influence to keep him behind bars. Even I won't let Matteo escape this time. He's finished."
Maya's icy composure cracked, a sudden wave of panic hitting her chest. "Honey, please. Let's talk about this."
"There is absolutely nothing left to talk about," Connor snapped. He forcefully swung the bedroom door open and stepped out into the hallway.
"Honey, wait!" Maya called out, rushing out of the room to follow him.
