Chapter 40 The Truth Unfolds

Shocked by what I was seeing, I retreated, overcome by a fear I had never felt before.

My eyes grew wide, and I wished I was dreaming. However, their faces were unmistakable–it was

Matthew and Melanie.

I nearly screamed. Although I knew Matthew was cheating on me, I never imagined it would be with his

own sister.

I was unable to move, as if struck by lightning. Anyone else would have stormed in, but I stood there like a

fool, arms and legs as heavy as lead. The noise in the room was so loud that my ears buzzed, and my

eyes got as big as they could go.

I snapped out of my daze. Before leaving, I took a few photos and a video with shaky hands.

A wave of nausea hit me as I covered my mouth and ran downstairs. I vomited uncontrollably.

Then, I ran aimlessly through the dark streets. I had no plan, no destination, just a never–ending sprint.

was how

along Bayview Street until I reached the riverside, which was still brightly lit. The

and mind, and everything became painfully

That was why Melanie always opposed me, yet

arrogant and disrespectful to me, and he even neglected our daughter.

his wife at Galar Tower, That was why Johnson said he had never seen

mistress anywhere. She could go on business trips

Everything suddenly made sense.

at the roaring

It was all so disgusting! Feeling filthy, I charged down the riverbank. I threw myself into the water, desperate

to my senses. But it was

because of the raging current. In my panic, I struggled and fell

a splash.

the shore, I was then

and gasping for air.

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man stood before me, silhouetted against the light, water beads cascading from his head. His face appeared stern

who saved me was Atlas.

and anger hit me. I howled and

me wail until I was drained, He stood next to me, his eyes cold and alert, as if to keep me from

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