Husband and the Secretary

Time passed slowly as I sat in the mourning hall. As I recalled every moment between my husband, Anthony Brosnan, and me over the past few years, I felt that it was laughable.After handling the funeral arrangements, I made a phone call. A sneer came from the other end of the line. "Shirley, why are you calling me now? Don't tell me you want to catch up with me and tell me all about your happy life?""I regret it. I regret marrying him. Alicia, my mom passed away. I…""Where are you? I'm coming right now!"Alicia Coolev was my best friend. In the past, she tried to hook me up with her cousin. However, I was a fool at that time and had insisted on marrying Anthony instead.Back then, she was furious by my decision and said, "Shirley, don't come crying to me if you're ever unhappy in the future!"At the time, I was blissfully in love with Anthony. Who would have thought that I would surrender in defeat after three years?When Alicia saw me, I was sitting dejectedly at the entrance

I was determined to make their lives as miserable as mine.There were surveillance cameras around the house, and it had a clear recording of Anthony pushing me and causing my miscarriage.When Anthony was dragged away by the police in front of the entire staff during a company meeting, his face was grim.Anthony being arrested still didn't satisfy Alicia. She told me, "That scumbag deserves to be taught a hard lesson. Don't worry, I won't let him off."I raised my eyebrows and said, "I'll make sure he regrets it."After a week in the hospital, I returned to work. Alicia couldn't stop me, so she found a housekeeper for me. I didn't refuse and moved to another house. Then, I listed the previous house for sale through an agent. After that, I filed for divorce. Though Anthony tried to explain away the situation as just a marital disagreement and was released, his arrest record was enough evidence for my case.When Anthony found out I was suing for divorce, he called me in a fit of

I cursed him with all my might, and Anthony's face grew paler with every word I spat at him. I pulled out my phone and shoved it in his face, displaying the provocative messages and videos Yunice had sent me before."Look at this! My mom was thinking of you even on her deathbed. She was worried about your health and told me to prepare medicine for you. However, what we heard instead was Yunice bragging about how you cooked for her! You cook for her, but you have never washed a single dish at our house! "How dare you tell me you knew nothing now? That's just disgusting! You knew everything, but you pretend otherwise. You knew Yunice was provoking me, and you were the one who gave her the confidence to do so!" I took a deep breath and looked him straight in the eyes. "I won't say any more. We both share the blame for what's happened between us. It's time to end this. Stop deceiving yourself. I don't want to have anything to do with you anymore."Anthony stumbled back a few steps, una

Anthony's scandal exploded across the media, with journalists and mainstream outlets reporting on his affair. Soon, Yunice was dragged into the spotlight, too."I know that woman! Isn't she the infamous social climber? She always pretended to be some poor student and slept around with men.""Yeah. Back in college, she slept with many men. I can't believe she got together with such a fool after graduation!""She probably had countless abortions. Anthony must've been desperate to sleep with her.""Anthony dumped his wife for her. I heard that his wife's mom died because of them. Well, karma's arrived.""He's a typical gold digger! He thought he had great potential, but he's nothing without his wife's family's support. It's too late for him now."On the day we proceeded with the divorce, Anthony looked utterly defeated. He stared at me and scowled. "Shirley, you did this to punish me. Are you happy now?"I shook my head and replied, "Neither of us won. I lost my mother, and you've

After he had said all that and lay down beside me, how could I find the heart to say no? Seeing that there was no other option, I could only nod. The moment I did, Brian's face lit up with excitement as he pulled me closer. There was a constant smile on his lips.When we eventually walked out together, hand in hand, Anthony and Yunice were waiting outside.The moment Anthony saw us like this, his face darkened with jealousy. Conversely, Yunice seemed to be ready to fight. She blurted, "I told you! You didn't believe me when I claimed they were having an affair."Anthony brushed past her and walked straight up to me. "Shirley, how could you be so eager? Your mother just died, and now you're with him?"Smack!My hand flew up and struck him across the face. "Watch your tone when you speak to me, Anthony. What right do you have to question me now?"I continued, my voice sharp. "Being with Brian is my choice. My only regret is that, back in the office, when my mom asked me who I wante