Chapter 54 Tears welled up in my eyes as I said, “It’s fine. Maybe he just had to leave for something in the middle of the night. I’m okay on my own.” Jeremy gave me a complicated look, his gaze unreadable. Dexter, clearly flustered, quickly signed the form. “I’m so sorry, Dr. Norman. I didn’t … Read more
Chapter 53 By the time I reached the ground floor, Dexter had already disappeared. There was a small garden next to the hospital building. I carefully made my way around, taking a side path. Just as I was nearing the deeper part of the garden, I spotted two figures on a bench in the distance. … Read more
Chapter 52 Dexter tightened his jaw, clearly taken aback by my request. 74% “Afraid?” 1 smiled, rinsing my mouth. “You’ve already tried to kill me, yet now you’re scared to let me meet this woman? After all these years of marriage, let’s not pretend anymore.” Dexter snapped, “I don’t have an affair.” I thought. This … Read more
Chapter 51 Chapter 51 “Don’t take it seriously.” Dexter’s expression darkened even more. But Holly seemed to relax, her gaze softening as she looked at me. Soon, my colleagues left, and I asked Dexter to see them off. It was obvious Dexter was displeased with my earlier behavior. After seeing the guests out, he went … Read more
Chapter 50 Chapter 50 -1 The voice seemed to crawl up from the depths of hell, sending a chill straight through me. He still wore that polite smile, as if the terrifying words he’d just spoken hadn’t come from him at all. I asked. “Everything? Didn’t you almost kill me? Do you really think I … Read more
Chapter 49 Dexter’s been running the household and staying with you at the hospital. He’s really been through a lot.” She paused, as though unsure whether to continue. Then, after long silence, she added. “Sylvia… do you still want to divorce Dexter!” 1 I stared at her, confused. “What do you mean?” Martha hesitated for … Read more
Chapter 18 Chapter 48 I was consumed by rage–so much rage! I thought, ‘How can I have been so stupid? How can I have fallen for their trick so easily? I was too naive. I never imagined it could get this bad. When I thought about Dexter’s affair, I only expected a divorce–or at worst, … Read more
Chapter 47 Dexter said, lifting Juno into his arms with a big smile. “Okay, we’ll soak together!” Juno clapped his little hands excitedly Seeing him so happy made me feel like this trip was exactly what we needed. d 84 We drank wine, soaked in the hot springs, and gazed at the stars in the … Read more
Chapter 46 Chapter 46 I felt a jolt in my chest. ‘Maybe that’s what they’re striving for infe Holly shrugged, noncommittal Today, I went to pick Juno up from school. When I arrived, Rhea stopped me. “Mrs. Cook, I need to speak with you privately. Please come with me.” Her serious tone immediately made me … Read more
Chapter 45 Dexter replied, his voice even lower. The sound of water splashing behind me made it hard to hear dearly, 86%1 I was secretly grateful that Kimberly was so loud and impulsive. As soon as she heard Dexter’s words, she exploded. “Why should I keep my voice down? This is my son’s house! Tve … Read more