Chapter 3 I didnt have to wait long in the room . Callum soon entered with Mila , their matching features striking- both wearing gentle smiles , eyes full of apparent warmth as they moved to embrace me . I instinctively stepped back . Callums smile faltered for a moment , but he said nothing . Milas eyes filled with tears . Mommy , dont you want to hug me ? Her lips trembled , eyes glistening the perfect picture of innocence that always melted her fathers heart . Callum immediately knelt beside her , pulling her close . Of course not , sweetheart . Mommys dress is stained- she just doesnt want to ruin your beautiful birthday dress . Milas tears subsided as she processed this . Then her face lit up with that dazzling smile I once treasured . Mommy , Daddy and I have a special surprise for you , she said sweetly . Even though its my birthday , we never forget what you went through for me . The gift isnt here yet we need to go pick it up . I remembered all the previous birthdays , how theyd always had a special gift for me , how Id been moved to tears each time . Now I realized those gifts were just excuses to meet Sophie . Looking at Mila my precious daughter whom Id have given my life for I felt hollow . And Callum , whod sworn never to betray me , had made those vows as fragile as smoke . I nodded silently , watching them leave hand in hand . From the balcony , I watched their car disappear . Downstairs , the party was winding down . Callums friends were leaving , their knowing smirks making it clear Id always been their private joke . Back in our room , I retrieved an old phone from a locked box . After charging it , I powered it on . Years ago , when Callum and I first started dating , Id learned about Sophie Blake . His childhood sweetheart , his pure first love . Young and insecure , Id created a secret social media account to monitor their relationship . Once convinced of Callums fidelity , Id locked the phone away . Now , opening the app , I saw Sophies recent post a grid of photos at the beach . There she was with Mila , surrounded by sparklers , faces pressed together like mother and daughter . In the center photo , all three of them formed a heart against the sunset the perfect family portrait . Caption : Celebrating my favorite little girls birthday with the people I love most . This must be what pure happiness feels like . 14:14 Seven Years of Love , Seven Minutes of Truth 1.2 % Chapter 3 I stared at the photos until my eyes burned . In one , while Mila played with sparklers , two figures embraced in the background . After seven years of marriage , I knew Callums silhouette anywhere , The betrayal had always been there . Steadying myself against the desk , I went to his study . In the safe lay a share transfer agreement . When we got together , Callums parents especially his mother had violently opposed our relationship . The compromise : they wouldnt interfere , but we couldnt legally marry , So Callum had given me this document as security , compensating for the lack of marital protection with financial guarantee , Now , I thought , it was time to use it . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!