Chapter 19 Smooth–Talker

The phone call shocked Matthew and me. His eyes narrowed, while mine grew sharper as I looked at him

and demanded, “Answer it!”

Matthew froze again.

“You will answer this call in front of me if you have any conscience left. I’ll give you one last chance!” I

stared at him, holding my still–crying daughter close.

After a while, I straightened up and continued, “I used to believe my husband would never betray me, even

in a world full of lies. You’ve let me down.”

I finally uttered the words I never wanted to face. I never expected the concept of betrayal to affect us

too. I cried as the words left my mouth. My cries mixed with Ava’s in a symphony of heartache and

brokenness.

the ringtone was even

staring at me. Gradually, his fingers clenched into a fist as I growled

at my

teeth, “Answer

the phone

I wouldn’t give him another chance to reject the call.

determination and reluctantly answered, “Mel,

now. Can

then!” It was indeed Melanie’s voice on the

the phone, Matthew

in the face of this unexpected turn. Ava’s cries

and carried her to our room before slamming the

“C–Chlo… Chlo!”

back my tears as the door closed. I was so close to exposing Matthew, yet he twisted the situation. I suspected Melanie must be covering for her brother. I would expect

a convincing llar, making me shudder just thinking about it. I had shared my bed with that man for many years, but he led a double life while

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me continuously, but

scene of her falling haunted me. My heart ached with regret,

a wink.

following morning, Matthew prepared breakfast and innocently stood outside Ava’s room

us up.

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