My Blind Husband

The man shook his head in mild bemusement, a faint smile playing on his lips. “It’s not particularly urgent.”

Cherise’s response was quick and relentless. “Still, let’s give it a listen. What if it’s truly significant?”

“Mr. Whitlock emphasized its importance when he contacted me…”

Unable to dissuade her, Damien closed the bedroom door with a resigned sigh, then proceeded to remove his coat before reclining on the bed, drawing Cherise close into his embrace.

“How about this: we listen together, and afterward, you can get some rest?”

Cherise nodded in agreement, her lips slightly pursed. “Alright.”

As Damien inhaled the scent of her hair, he pressed play on the voice recorder—

The night enveloped them in quietude as they lay intertwined.

Cherise’s expression oscillated between shock and embarrassment, while Damien’s eyes held a hint of amusement.

The room was filled with the voices emanating from the recorder.

“Your husband isn’t aware of our rendezvous, correct?”

“No, he’s oblivious, and he’ll remain so… Does your wife suspect anything?”

“That old hag, ugh!”

love, come kiss me.”

“Embrace me…”

found herself

had stressed the significance of the recording

listening to the clandestine

the volume escalating and

woman’s voice

the covers, the sounds persisted, relentlessly

cautiously peeked out from beneath the blanket.

sensing her embarrassment, and decided to tease her a bit. “But isn’t this what you wanted me

he lifted the blanket. “Shall we

she began to voice her frustration about Mr. Whitlock.

he said… but

would subject her to this

so good about listening to this?

How mortifying!

meant no

voice carried a hint of amusement. “Didn’t you mention he specifically instructed you to listen

silently.

“Mm.”