Beyond the Divorce

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.”

myself for it, her answer still shocked me. I tightened my grip around my handbag, but my voice turned somewhat

in puzzlement and replied, “Why, yes. You asked for Mr. Matthew Murphy of Tanum

spine. I felt tempted to ask who Matthew’s wife was. If another woman was his

to leave

department to reconfirm what I just heard. My hands shook, but I calmed myself before asking, “Hey, John, is Matthew done

if there was a meeting. Upon hearing

all I managed to say before

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

even muster the courage to call Matthew and ask where he was. Was there even a need to ask? Even if I did, he

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

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

things through, I found out who this