ately and promised without hesitation: "

oom of previous days. He waved his little hands happily, sho

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

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

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 b

milk stains on the tablecloth, my mood instantly sinking. I knew as a housewife, this wa

massaging my aching shoulders. Jordan's words still echoed in my mind: "M

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

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

d for a nanny position. Smiling self-mockingly, I couldn't even fully

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

ed for even makeup. I sighed inwardly; coming here always made me feel inexplicably inferior. This in

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

p, impatience evident. "D

"Sorry, no. But I'm his wife

efore a scornful smile appeared. "Ma'am, please don't joke. How could you be

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

g – 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

He cut her off coldly, his gaze sweeping the

antly softening. He gently pulled me

istake." He said as w

family photo on his desk – Sebastian, Jo

me from behind. His

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

nd, pressed close. I could feel him harden.

"Jordan's getting o

it." He gripped my waist, breathed

He prepared to unzip but was interrupted b

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 – C

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

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