ately and promised without hesitation, "

he previous days. He waved his little hands happily, showi

nce, our relationship had been strained to the breaking point. But seeing my son's clear eyes now, I su

by our reconciliation. He glanced at me, then patted Jordan's sho

is little backpack on his back. I stood at the door wa

composure, facing the empty house, a deep

chores were my responsibility-cleaning, laundry, cooking, organizing bel

and milk stains on the tablecloth. My mood instantly sank. I knew as a housewife, this

saging my aching shoulders. Jordan's words were still echoing in my mind: "M

espectable job, excellent social connections, even dazzling looks and experiences. And me? I was just an ordinary housewi

a job search site without hesitation. It was full of glamorous positions, but most required exte

at an ad for a nanny position. Smiling self-mockingly, I couldn't even ful

dismissive yet innocent tone making me feel suffocated. I had to do something to

ttered this downward spiral. S

tension in his voice. "There's a crucial USB device

. Pick-up time was approach

it." His tone brooked no argume

hink I didn't care. Couldn't Sebastian see how devastating

d stepped into the lobb

hed for any makeup. I sighed inwardly; coming here always made me feel inexplicably inferior. This i

o contain my unease. "Hello, I'm here to

p, impatience evident. "D

"Sorry, no. But I'm his wife

e before a scornful smile appeared. "Ma'am, please don't joke. How could

face burned, humiliated and embarrassed. My heart ra

oarse, pleading for her recognition. "This USB

t leave, I'll have to call security." Her tone g

ange looks from surrounding empl

ng-Sebastian's name.

? I need that USB urgently." H

st stopped me." I fought to keep m

n his voice, fury restrained. "Dammi

tian strode out quickly. His handsome face was dark

uest?" Sebastian's voice was icy and

up terrified. "S-sorry, sir, I

her off coldly, his gaze sweeping the watc

antly softening. He gently pulled me

istake," he said as w

family photo on his desk-Sebastian, Jord

me from behind. His

k. "Haley, I just remembered... we hav

d, pressing close. I could feel him harden.

"Jordan's getting o

it." He gripped my waist, breathing

lf. He was about to unzip only to be interrupt

y, pushing him away. "B

ightened his clothes, kissed me. "Y

ing my clothes were in

-filled stares and

by Catherine. Jordan was there. The thought twisted lik

room sofa. Time crawled. Too quiet. Too empty. The phone rang sharply-Cat

ed in the background. Sirens. The screech of burning tires. "Get to

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