Chapter 40 The Truth Unfolds
Shocked by what I was seeing, I retreated, overcome by a fear I had never felt before.
My eyes grew wide, and I wished I was dreaming. However, their faces were unmistakable–it was
Matthew and Melanie.
I nearly screamed. Although I knew Matthew was cheating on me, I never imagined it would be with his
own sister.
I was unable to move, as if struck by lightning. Anyone else would have stormed in, but I stood there like a
fool, arms and legs as heavy as lead. The noise in the room was so loud that my ears buzzed, and my
eyes got as big as they could go.
I snapped out of my daze. Before leaving, I took a few photos and a video with shaky hands.
A wave of nausea hit me as I covered my mouth and ran downstairs. I vomited uncontrollably.
Then, I ran aimlessly through the dark streets. I had no plan, no destination, just a never–ending sprint.
All I could think about was how vile they were.
I ran along Bayview Street until I reached the riverside, which was still brightly lit. The burning fire in my
chest consumed my body and mind, and everything became painfully clear.
He had slept with his sister. That was why Melanie always opposed me, yet Matthew still adored her. He
allowed her to be arrogant and disrespectful to me, and he even neglected our daughter.
She could openly pose as his wife at Galar Tower, That was why Johnson said he had never seen
Matthew bring his mistress anywhere. She could go on business trips with him, and the place he bought
was in her name. Everything suddenly made sense.
“Ahh!” I screamed at the roaring river.
Why? Why did it have to be like this? It was all so disgusting! Feeling filthy, I charged down the riverbank. I threw myself into the water, desperate to cleanse myself…
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