Mathilda’s POV

I had suspected that all of Fredric’s sadness had to do with Paula — but I never imagined their relationship had actually ended.

It felt impossible. Unbelievable.

Anyone who knew them would probably react the same way I did — stunned and in disbelief.

“She betrayed me,” Fredric said suddenly, his voice low but sharp. “I never thought she could fall lower than a street prostitute.”

The words hit like a slap. I didn’t know what to say. Should I feel sorry for Fredric? Or for myself