Chapter 19 Smooth–Talker

The phone call shocked Matthew and me. His eyes narrowed, while mine grew sharper as I looked at him

and demanded, “Answer it!”

Matthew froze again.

“You will answer this call in front of me if you have any conscience left. I’ll give you one last chance!” I

stared at him, holding my still–crying daughter close.

After a while, I straightened up and continued, “I used to believe my husband would never betray me, even

in a world full of lies. You’ve let me down.”

I finally uttered the words I never wanted to face. I never expected the concept of betrayal to affect us

too. I cried as the words left my mouth. My cries mixed with Ava’s in a symphony of heartache and

brokenness.

Matthew slowly took his phone, and the ringtone was even more jarring in the tense atmosphere. I looked

motionless husband staring at me. Gradually, his fingers clenched into a fist as I growled through

at my

teeth, “Answer

phone and

it!” Regardless of who it was, I wouldn’t give him another

determination and reluctantly answered,

now. Can we

sure. I’ll call you tomorrow then!” It was indeed

phone, Matthew looked

the face of this unexpected turn.

I stood up and carried her to our

“C–Chlo… Chlo!”

the situation. I suspected Melanie must be covering for her brother. I would expect such things from his sister, especially since Melanie

thinking about it. I had shared my bed with that man for many years, but he led a double life while I clung to my fantasies.

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continuously, but I didn’t acknowledge him. I

her falling haunted me. My heart ached with regret, and I

a wink.

Matthew prepared breakfast and innocently stood outside

us up.

the room, Matthew guiltily hugged us. “Chlo,

and continued, “I feel even worse for you, little one. I’m so sorry.”

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