Chapter 24 When I came to, I found myself lying naked on a large bed The bright light above me made my head spin and throb, but the unfamiliar surroundings forced me to push myself up. 1 trembled as 1 searched under the bed for my clothes, refusing to even consider what might have happened … Read more
Chapter 23 I couldn’t let Dexter see through me, so I forced myself to To turn a and leave, pushing the urge keep searching for her to the buck for her to the back of my mind. Back in the car, I called Holly. “What the hell, are you making things up? That was so … Read more
Chapter 22 The woman was wearing a bright pink dress, her long hair flowing. The two of them were nestled together, their backs turned toward me. I saw Dexter leaning against her chest, looking so intimate that my head felt like it was about to explode. I thought. How shameless! How could they behave like … Read more
Chapter 21 Clara knew better than to get her hopes up about it. It was just a fleeting thought, nothing more. After dropping Martha off at home, Kimberly had already prepared lunch. Once we finished eating, Clara and I tidied up the kitchen and made sure Martha was settled and comfortable for a nap. Martha … Read more
Chapter 20 Chapter 20 A drop of eye drop landed on my lower eyelid. Dexter’s hand trembled. I pretended not to notice. “Ah, take it easy! If you can’t do it, let me handle it.” Dexter reassured me. “It’s fine. I just squeezed out too much earlier. I know what to do now. Just lie … Read more
Chapter 19 My trembling hands reached for my phone, wanting to record this shameless conversation. But, of course, just as I was about to hit record, Dexter ended the call 1 quickly hid behind a few trees, staying completely still. I watched as Dexter finished his cigarette, walked around the garden, and left. I stayed … Read more
Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Bealuring 1 was still there, Dexter quickly composed himself. “I need to take a call, something urgent from work,” he said, sounding calm.. Without waiting for my response, he moved to leave. Unfortunately, the balcony door was locked, and the key was in my hand. He tried turning the handle, bin … Read more
Chapter 17 Your mother’s seriously ill in the hospital, and you’re spending money like this? You’re even thinking about your husband, just throwing all this money away… Do you have any idea how hand it is to earn uspey?” I was already irritated and couldn’t take it anymore. “I didn’t spenil your son’s money. He … Read more
Chapter 16 I glanced at her quickly, then grabbed Juno and rushed out. As we passed the woman, I heard a brief, mocking chuckle. It was so quick–barely a second. By the time I registered it, the elevator doors were already closing slowly behind me. I felt like I was losing my mind. I thought, … Read more
Chapter 15 No wonder, when I got to the office this morning, my boss kept glancing at me. She looked like she wanted to say something bout held back, and that ankwand hesitation made me feel unconfortable.. Holbe finished her salmon, wiped the sauce from her lips, and said. “Alright, spill it. What’s going on … Read more