Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 6 How Could There Be a Woman in My House

I opened the door and searched the living room and bedroom for a while but couldn't find Scruffy.

Since bringing Scruffy home, I hadn't restricted its movements. It still had some stray cat habits, often disappearing for days. Today, it seemed I wouldn't be able to take it with me. Just then, I heard a strange noise from the study. I stared at the study door, feeling there was a secret I hadn't uncovered, possibly the reason Arthur dropped his facade.

Step by step, I approached the study. Opening the door felt like it took all my strength.

The study was dark and empty, with the curtains gently blowing. I turned on the light and walked in, finding a book on the floor in front of the bookshelf. It must have fallen just now.

Hearing a car downstairs, I looked out the window and saw Arthur's car. I quickly left the study.

The elevator light was on, meaning it had arrived. Not wanting to meet him, I hid in the dim hallway.

I heard Arthur's footsteps. I instinctively covered my mouth, afraid he'd

heard his footsteps pause at the entrance,

the door was now by my leg. He

glanced at the door and heard sounds inside. My heartbeat quickened, and curiosity drew me closer. Pressing my ear against the door, I heard a woman's voice. I almost screamed. 'How could

had

really gone?" The woman's excited voice was the same as the

but I couldn't immediately identify who

you should believe me, right?" Arthur's voice was gentle,

stupid and defeated. Even though I had found clues in the study, I still preferred to deceive

I must be blind. How could I have only seen Arthur's

ever not believed you? I just can't wait to be with you openly." The

me, and the next, he was