Infidelity: His Regret, My Revenge – A Twisted Love Story You Can't Ignore

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Chapter 26

I anxiously replayed my conversation with Evan. He’d said, “Go home and sleep,” and I’d replied, “Me too,” so… so what?! How am I supposed to respond to that?!

The glamorous woman who’d dominated the ballroom moments ago now had wide, innocent fox eyes, bewildered and hesitant like a child stumped by a question; her gentle demeanor was both pure and seductive, capable of arousing a man from head to toe…

Evan looked away. Seeing he wasn’t pursuing the matter, I lowered my head. The conversation ended abruptly. The elevator reached my floor; I politely said goodbye. “Good night, Mr. Jones. Sleep well.”

He gave a noncommittal hum. I stepped out, watching the elevator doors close. Just as I breathed a sigh of relief, a long finger slipped through the crack; the doors reopened.

…? My relaxed nerves tensed again.

“I’ve tried on the suit,” he said calmly.

Ah, that… I smiled.“Did it fit?”

“Not quite. The shoulders are too narrow; the trousers are too short.”

… I froze, sighing inwardly.“Perhaps… I should just give you the money.”

He didn’t respond to my suggestion, merely gazing at me with his deep eyes, his expression unreadable. The elevator doors slowly closed.

Couldn’t he give a clear answer? This guessing

I remembered he’d saved my life and had even humbled himself to testify for me, even showing up at the park out of concern. Thinking this, I felt a pang of

bag down, collapsing onto the

station. Julian looked at the nine photos the police placed before him–eight men and me; the men were leering, like sewer rats. He couldn’t bear to think about his wife being defiled by

you three times; you didn’t answer the first two, only answering the third call, but it was your lover, Caffrey, who answered. Your wife recorded it; we’ll play it for you.”

with mist.

calls. Why was your

she’d been to my office; she took

your phone?”

footage; my office has

to investigate thoroughly.”

other rooms, Rita and Seraphine were also being

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he knew nothing; her phone call was intended to anger me. She acted like everyone else could die, but her beloved

everything the police asked; she’d never experienced such humiliation. She deeply regretted it; she’d thought Rita would be a good daughter–in–law; she never imagined she was more terrifying than a ghost. Committing such a vicious act and then shifting the blame… she

legal teams arrived, attempting to secure bail. Sherry was fighting them, providing further evidence and representing the victim. Caffrey wouldn’t escape punishment. As for Julian… he wouldn’t

apartment. I’d woken up after a few hours; I’d changed out of my red dress, removed

brought snacks. Let’s eat.” We sat on the balcony, eating barbecue and drinking beer. I rubbed my glass, looking up at the stars.“Some say you should be happy after revenge; I suppose I should be.” I raised my beer

will you… ever believe in love again?” She was also asking herself; she didn’t believe anymore. Had every beautiful, capable, wonderful woman been destined for betrayal and hurt?

silent surroundings, I said, “I can’t reject all dogs in the