Chapter 20 Chapter 20 We’d had a few meals together before, so they were among the few who knew I was Mrs. Cook. At the time, they’d all been overly warm and eager to get close to me, but now that I thought about it, their eyes were clearly full of amusement. I bit my … Read more
Chapter 19 I didn’t have time to think. I grabbed my phone, turned over, and crawled under the bed. Outside, I heard footsteps approaching–more than one person, at least two. +13 I was still puzzled when the footsteps suddenly stopped right in front of my room. I held my breath, shifting deeper under the bed, … Read more
Chapter 18 Chapter 18 83% 13 I barely moved a muscle. Holding up the message, I showed it to Dexter, deliberately fuming. “Who the hell is this? Is this one of your admirers, or are you really sneaking around behind my back with some other woman?” Dexter froze when he saw the message, his body … Read more
Chapter 17 Chapter 17 I said, “It’s fine, I have some here? +13 11 “How much do you have? I’m just worried that the house in Srouver will be too expensive. If we go for a smaller one, it might not be enough space, but if we buy a bigger one, we might blow the … Read more
Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Dexter’s eyes flickered. “No way. That can’t be true.” I nodded firmly. “Originally, I planned to just go home after leaving, but when I was in the parking lot, I got a text from an unknown number. It had a photo attached–of you with another woman.” Dexter’s pupils tightened, but he … Read more
apter 15 Chapter 15 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 I searched under the bed for my clothes, refusing to even consider what might … Read more
Chapter 14 Chapter 14 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 … Read more
No Ads Chapter 13 Chapter 13 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. … Read more
Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Realizing I 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, but … Read more
Chapter 11 Chapter 11 84% 13 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 … Read more