Chapter 30 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 29 Chapter 29 Dexter tightened his jaw, clearly taken aback by my request. 23) “Afraid?” I 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 … Read more
Chapter 28 Chapter 28 83% +13) 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 … Read more
Chapter 27 Chapter 27 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 yo easily?‘ I was too naive. I never imagined it could get this bad. When I thought about Dexter’s affair, 1 only expected soncemen worst, a fight … Read more
Chapter 26 Chapter 26 I felt a jolt in my chest. ‘Maybe that’s what they’re striving for in life. Holly shrugged, noncommittal. A 3 83% n +13 Today, I went to pick Juno up from school. When I arrived, Rhea stopped me. “Mrs. Cook, I need to speak with privately. Please come with me.” Her … Read more
No Ads Chapter 25 Chapter 25 4.83% I let out a cold laugh. “That phone might be spotless, but I’m talking about the other one–the one hidden in the nightstand.” Dexter froze, as if struck by lightning, staring at me in disbelief. I couldn’t help but take a little pleasure in his reaction. It w … Read more
No Ads Chapter 24 Chapter 24 I thought, ‘What’s the point of getting tangled up with someone like him? From the start, I’ve been in a dangerous position. ‘I couldn’t find him, and when he finally showed up, he was already prepared. Whether I live or die has always depended on his mood. ‘But why … Read more
Chapter 23 Chapter 23 I got home, and my phone was still connected to the office surveillance cameras. From the moment I stepped out of the building, I kept my eyes glued to the feed. The city traffic was a nightmare that evening, so I deliberately took a side street. It might have been a … Read more
Chapter 22 My heart lurched into my throat. But Dexter stayed calm. He glanced at the number on the phone and said, “You dialed the wrong number.” Then he hung up and immediately went back to arguing with me about Kimberly’s gambling debts. I felt utterly defeated. I never thought it would come to this, … Read more
Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Dexter’s voice trembled, his emotions completely out of control. 593% Although I had been mentally preparing myself for this moment, I still couldn’t help but feel a cold chill settle deep in my chest when I saw what was written on the IOU. 500 thousand dollars. +13 That was enough to … Read more