As Jasmine worked alongside David, she found herself increasingly drawn to the charming assistant manager. Their late-night work sessions often blurred the lines between professional and personal, leaving Darren alone at home with their daughter, Shakira. Despite her parents' warnings about her growing detachment, Jasmine dismissed their concerns, immersed in the thrill of her burgeoning affair. The young couple's life became a battleground of endless disputes, with neither willing to surrender.

In a flash, Shakira turned one, and Darren was transferred to another department within the same company. As the new team leader of a sales group, he found himself surrounded by several female colleagues. His handsome features and kind demeanor quickly charmed the women, who, despite knowing he was married, sought his attention. Yet, Darren's heart remained devoted to his daughter and his passions for cooking and fishing with friends. He missed Jasmine dearly but accepted her busy schedule as a financial necessity for their family.

Jasmine's father, Mr. Arvind, approached Darren, warning him that his wife was slipping away. Naively trusting Jasmine, Darren brushed off his father-in-law's concerns. One day, while heading to the storeroom at the office, Darren heard moaning and banging sounds. Curiosity led him to the door, where he peeked inside and saw his worst nightmare: Jasmine, in the throes of passion with his best friend, David. She moaned with pleasure, clearly enjoying the illicit encounter. Shattered, Darren left the office in tears, speechless and heartbroken.When Jasmine returned home that evening, she was beaming, acting as if nothing had happened. Darren, suffocating inside, played along but turned away from her in bed, overwhelmed by the betrayal.

Darren waited the right moment, when shakira fall asleep, out of the view of everyone, he summoned his beloved at the rooftop for a discussion.

Jasmine arrived and asked with concern, "Why did you call me here so late at night?"

"We need to talk," Darren replied solemnly.

"Is everything okay?" Jasmine inquired softly.

"I don't know where to begin," Darren sighed heavily, "but I feel deeply ashamed."

"Oh baby, what's wrong? Please tell me. I'm here for you," Jasmine urged with compassion. "You can tell me anything."

Darren looked at her with a mixture of pain and disbelief. "Things haven't been right between us lately, and I've seen something..."

Jasmine cut in, her voice tinged with resignation. "I know we've been drifting apart. What have I done now? What's this about?"

"I need to hear it from you," Darren pressed, his voice betraying hurt. "I never imagined you could do this to me."

Jasmine's expression shifted to confusion. "Have you lost your mind? What are you accusing me of?"

"Don't pretend ignorance," Darren retorted bitterly. "I saw you today..."

Jasmine's face flushed, panic rising in her voice. "What did you see?"

Darren spat out in anguish, "I'm ashamed to say you're my wife. How could you betray me like this? I've always loved you."

"I... I don't understand," Jasmine stammered, her eyes pleading innocence."Today, I saw you and David in the office storeroom," Darren continued, his voice cracking with pain. "You were together, lost in each other."

Jasmine's laughter was hollow. "Yes, I cheated on you. David... he's different. We connect in ways I've never felt with you."

Tears welled up in Darren's eyes. "What... what am I lacking?"

"It's pointless to dwell on it now that you know," Jasmine replied coolly. "We've made choices, and we have our reasons."

Darren's voice trembled with a mix of sadness and anger. "Why? Did you even think about our daughter? What will happen when she finds out? David is my best friend-did that mean nothing to you?"

"I'm tired," Jasmine snapped, her frustration evident. "I'm young, with my own dreams. Let Shakira think what she will. One day, she'll understand."

Feeling a crushing weight of betrayal, Darren turned away, his heart heavy as he silently made his way to the beach.

The next day, he fled to Flat Island with friends, trying to escape the pain. Despite his efforts, the memory of Jasmine's infidelity haunted him, driving him to drown his sorrows in alcohol and abandon his job.Back at the office, rumors of Jasmine and David's affair spread like wildfire. They began dating openly, with Jasmine flaunting her relationship with David. Infatuated, she neglected her family and reputation, basking in the thrill of forbidden love. One day, Jasmine's parents spotted her passionately kissing David at a restaurant. Furious, Mr. Arvind confronted her, but Jasmine, blinded by her affair, blamed Darren for not being a good husband.Maria, Jasmine's mother, shockingly sided with her daughter and convinced her husband to come to her side. She believed that Jasmine deserved happiness, even if it was with David. She accused Darren of being neglectful and unsupportive, despite his efforts to be a good husband and father. When Darren returned from another trip, Jasmine's parents demanded a divorce, attacking his character.

Maintaining his composure, Darren retreated to his room. Despite the constant taunts, he decided to stay for Shakira's sake, transforming himself into a devoted father.Darren started waking up early to exercise, cook, complete chores, and care for his daughter. He and Shakira developed a joyful routine, filled with hide and seek and laughter. Tired of the harassment from his in-laws, Darren finally demanded they leave, threatening to call the police. They left with their daughter, and Darren received support from his own parents.