Chapter 6
Tears streamed down my face. When we got married, he promised to take care of me, not to let me lift a finger.
But just a couple of minutes later, he apologized, saying it was work stress that made him lash out. He said he never meant it and was just venting.
Feeling sorry for him shouldering the family’s burden alone, I quickly forgot my sadness and reconciled with him.
I didn’t think much of it until he later revealed he had a thing for NTR.
Now, looking back, I can’t help but wonder if he planned it as soon as he realized he didn’t love me anymore, waiting for the right
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person before presenting it to me to act on.
In a daze, my husband pulled me home, confidently saying, “Honey, Floyd is definitely falling for you! The more nervous he is, the deeper he’s in.”
I couldn’t smile. After thinking it over, I asked, “Have you considered how I feel? There were so many people there; you nearly scared me to death.
He apologized, saying, “I’m sorry, I thought it would make Floyd trust you completely. I didn’t mean to scare you to tears. I was wrong, and it won’t happen again.”
This time, I didn’t forgive easily.
“Aren’t you afraid I might really cheat?”
“That’s what I want!”
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“I mean, what if my heart also falls for someone else?”
He fell silent, conflicted, and said, “Let me think about it. Until then, don’t contact Floyd.”
I agreed, but in my heart, I had no intention of listening to him; I no longer trusted him.
That night, after he fell asleep, I messaged Floyd Wade, confessing how I’d been forced to lead him on, sharing my helplessness and guilt.
“Floyd, I deceived you. I’m not worthy.”
I deleted the message, not expecting a quick response. To my surprise, Floyd was still awake.
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“Sister–in–law, it’s not your fault. Don’t blame yourself. You’re a victim too, all because of Jed’s scheme. But my feelings for you are real. I just want to know, is there any truth in yours?”
It was the first time Floyd Wade confessed so openly, and my heart raced.
Unlike my husband, Floyd Wade was consistently genuine and dependable. He didn’t mind my deception and only confessed when I was honest with him.
Besides, he matched my ideal type perfectly. Glancing at my sleeping husband, I finally resolved to reply to Floyd.
“Floyd, I want to tell you in person. Let’s meet at the park tomorrow at noon, just us, okay?