I went to handle my husband's traffic violation and saw footage of him being intimate with my best friend.

She used the lipstick I left in the passenger seat, took my man, and now she wants to take my child too.

Good men are hard to find, but a rotten one should be kicked out.

I decided to get a divorce and take the child with me.

But he knelt outside the door all night, begging me, "Ruby, for the sake of the child, let's get back together."

...

I went to help Jayden with his traffic violation and saw proof of his affair. I felt dizzy.

"Your mother is still in critical condition, and you're running around trying to cover for him? Are you out of your mind? The Collins family doesn't have daughters like you."

Before I went to the police station, my dad pointed at me and tore into me.

But when I thought of Jayden kneeling and begging for forgiveness, I softened again.

A few days ago, it had been raining when he ran a red light, hit someone, and then fled the scene.

When I opened the door, I saw him soaked in the rain, shivering uncontrollably.

"Ruby, I'm done for. I'm going to jail. Please, you're the only one who can save me. I'm begging you, just say you drove when it happened."

Before I could react, he pulled me into his arms. It had been so long since he'd held me like that.

Just as I was relishing the warmth of his embrace, he slipped the car keys into my hand.

"Ruby, go. If you end up in jail, I promise I'll take care of our daughter. I'll wait for you to get out."

It was like I was seeing him for the first time. He looked like a complete monster.

After all these years, had our relationship really sunk this low?

"Ruby, come back quick! Your mom was just hit by a car and she's at the hospital."

I got a panicked call from Dad at the hospital. I ignored Jayden's pleading, threw on my clothes, and ran out the door.

I asked Jayden to come with me, but he flat-out refused. I saw the fear and panic in his eyes.

When I got to the hospital, I saw Mom lying on the bed, weakly gasping for air. If it weren't for the oxygen tank, I'd have feared she wouldn't make it.

"Dad, how did Mom end up like this? Who hit her?" I asked, red-eyed and shaken, as I looked at my father standing by the bed.

He threw an umbrella in front of me. "Take a look yourself."

I glanced down and clamped my hand over my mouth in pain.

It was the umbrella I'd given Jayden, since he always forgot to bring one to work. I'd even engraved both our names on the handle.

Jayden had said he hit someone... It couldn't be, could it? Could it really be that much of a coincidence?

After paying the medical bills, I numbly walked back home.

"Ruby, is your mom okay? I was up all night worrying about her," Jayden asked, looking genuinely concerned.

I stared at him, trying to find some hint of guilt on his face, but there was nothing.

"She's fine. I'm tired today, I'm going to go rest."

He didn't offer a single explanation for himself.

"Babe, the weather's so nice today, and you don't have much going on. Why don't you handle it for me?"

The moment I got out of bed, he was speaking to me in that overly sweet tone.

I gave him a long look and replied, "Alright. I'll go later."

Before heading out, I visited my parents at the hospital. Seeing how worn out they looked, I told them I was going to stop by the police station.

As expected, I got a good scolding.

But it didn't matter. I chose this path for myself.

I had no choice but to grit my teeth and push forward. I hoped Jayden wouldn't let me down.

When I arrived at the police station, the officer handed me the surveillance footage.

I froze the moment I saw it. The woman in the passenger seat wasn't me. It was Jane Cooper, someone I hadn't seen in ages.

She and Jayden were leaning in close, oblivious to the world around them, and she was even wearing my lipstick.

I felt like I couldn't breathe, almost passing out on the spot.

At this point, I wasn't going to hold back anymore.

Jane and I have been best friends for years. We both found out we were pregnant on the same day, and even ended up giving birth on the same day.

A few days before her due date, she moved into my house so Jayden and I could take care of her.

"Ruby, you won't be upset about me moving in, will you? You have Jayden, but I don't even know who my baby's father is," Jane said.

I had barely opened the door when I saw Jane dragging two suitcases behind her.

Before I could even say a word, Jayden rushed from the study to the door and pulled her suitcases inside.

"It's fine, both of you just relax and take care of the babies. I've got everything under control. Ruby's been looking forward to having you here," Jayden said cheerfully.

Even though I wasn't too happy about it, I couldn't say much and just went straight to my room.

"Babe, you're usually so understanding. What's going on today? You seem upset," Jayden asked, his voice filled with concern.

I turned my back to Jayden, not wanting to talk.

"You let her move in, but who's going to take care of her? You're already exhausted taking care of me, and I don't want to see you overworked," I said softly.

Jayden pulled me into his arms and kissed me on the cheek.

"Babe, I'm fine. Taking care of your best friend is the right thing to do. She's all alone—what's a little extra responsibility?"

Jayden gently turned me to face him. "Besides, it's just a few more days. She'll head home as soon as the baby's born."

I sighed, pushed Jayden away, and went to the kitchen to start making dinner.