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.”

prepared myself for it, her answer still shocked me. I tightened my grip around my handbag,

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

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

myself back and clenched my teeth. Then I turned and left Galar Tower. I wanted to leave with dignity and hoped the receptionist

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

he would know if there was a meeting. Upon

I managed to say before hanging

collapsed, and I felt my knees buckle. It was like all my energy had dissipated, leaving me drained. My hand that held the phone shook uncontrollably.

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

with another woman, making everyone believe the other woman was his wife. That woman could freely enter and exit, step into

was nowhere in sight. He resembled

through, I found out