C104 I'll try

I met Derek's gaze, his eyes searching mine for any hint of the truth. The weight of his inquiry bore down on me, and I felt cornered, unable to escape the truth any longer.

I swallowed hard and finally spoke, my voice trembling. "Paul and I..."

Derek's expression hardened, his jaw clenched as he absorbed my words. The room seemed to close in on us as the weight of my confession hung between us