Seacisco had extreme climatic conditions. It had scorching hot summers and cold winters.

The fruit store near their apartment sold iced watermelon juice. The refreshing scent of the fruit wafted in the air.

Janet bought two cups of juice and went home.

She was still thinking about Brandon’s messages.

As Janet walked into the house in a daze, she saw Ethan standing on the balcony, picking up dried clothes from the line. His hair swayed with the gentle breeze, and a few strands covered his bright eyes.

“What’s wrong? You look preoccupied.” Ethan sat on the sofa and put the pile of clothes beside him. His droopy eyes made him look indifferent and lazy. His magnetic voice snapped Janet out of her thoughts.

A pang of guilt settled in her heart when she met his gaze.

Janet felt she had to tell him the truth. After all, she didn’t do anything wrong.

“I’ve been thinking about my company’s CEO, Brandon Larson.” Janet’s brows furrowed as if it were something important.

juice from the table, inserted the straw into it, and brought it to Janet’s mouth,

taking a sip of the juice, Janet turned her phone on and showed Ethan the

think he is being too nice to me. It doesn’t look like a professional conversation at all.

reading the conversation. He scrolled

sent all the messages, he had

glad that Janet had told him

felt she was a righteous woman and a good wife who would never cheat on him with a wealthy

don’t you just accept what he has given you? Brandon is an influential person. I’m sure he’ll be able to help you in case you

leaned back on the sofa, and his hair rubbed against

Brandon, for

frowned and studied his face. “Is this how

Ethan’s reaction surprised her.

was jealous and possessive, but he seemed strangely

usually get upset and angry when they find out other men are trying to hook up with their wives. Why are you so calm about

had never reacted

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