Chapter 6 Another Mrs. Murphy

I had only visited Tanum Corporation once when they first relocated to Galar Tower. Matthew took me there, and we rented an entire floor, which gave me a sense of accomplishment.

That day, he held me as we stood by the floor-to-ceiling window in his office and said affectionately, “Thank you for helping me and changing my life. Believe me, my love. It won’t be long before I give this building to you.”

I chuckled at his words. Now, he was about to tear it all apart.

When I entered the building, the young and attractive receptionist asked me which floor I was going to and who I was looking for. When I mentioned Matthew’s name, she gave me a quick once-over and said with a smile, “I’m sorry, madam. Mr. Murphy is not in. He went out with his wife.”

mentally prepared myself for it, her answer still shocked me. I tightened my grip around my handbag, but my voice turned somewhat sharp despite my efforts to control my emotions.

Matthew Murphy of Tanum Corporation from the 10th floor, right? He left early this morning with his wife.”

to ask who Matthew’s wife was. If another woman was his

I wanted to leave with dignity and hoped the receptionist

I just heard. My hands shook, but I calmed myself before asking, “Hey, John, is Matthew done with his meeting? I’ve been trying to call him, but he’s

there was a meeting. Upon hearing my question, he seemed a little puzzled. “Meeting? There’s no meeting today,

was all I managed to say before hanging

knees buckle. It was like all my energy had dissipated, leaving

the courage to call Matthew and ask where he was. Was there even a need to ask? Even if I did, he would just lie to me again. I no longer knew how

the other woman was his wife. That woman could freely enter and exit, step into the company I had built independently, and

was nowhere in sight. He resembled sand, slipping through my fingers. The more I tried to grasp him,

things through, I found out

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