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.”

buzzed when I heard that. Although I had mentally prepared myself for it, her answer still shocked me. I tightened my grip around my handbag, but my voice turned somewhat sharp despite my efforts to control my emotions. “What did you say? Are you sure?”

replied, “Why, yes. You asked for Mr. Matthew Murphy of Tanum Corporation from the 10th

ask who Matthew’s wife was. If another woman was his wife, who

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

My hands shook, but I calmed myself before asking, “Hey, John, is Matthew done with his

know if there was a meeting. Upon hearing my question, he seemed a

I managed to say

me. My tense nerves collapsed, and I felt my knees buckle. It was

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

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

crowd, and he was nowhere in sight. He resembled sand, slipping through

I found out who this “Mrs. Murphy” really