My Husband's Strange Coworker

I wasn't sure if I was imagining things, but when Daniel took the clothes, he seemed to deliberately brush his fingers against the back of my hand.I pulled back, my heart racing with a mix of confusion and nerves. Just as I thought he was leaving, he dropped a bombshell."Ashley, I used the pink towel earlier and just realized it's probably yours. Sorry about that."I felt like my whole body was on fire. Daniel actually used my towel to wipe himself? Didn't that mean we've had indirect contact?After he left, the silence of the bathroom felt heavy and stifling.Even when I crawled into bed, I couldn't shake the restlessness. I shot an annoyed glance at the sleeping Kylan.The next day, thanks to some time off after my business trip, I slept in until noon.Kylan and Daniel were already at work, so I lounged on the couch and scrolled through my phone.Suddenly, a text from Katrina popped up, asking if I'd picked up my package yet.I remembered then that she'd sent me something

I was livid, but there was no time to lash out. Kylan was already walking through the door."Honey, you're finally back!" I forced a bright smile and threw myself into his arms.I pouted playfully. "You have no idea how much I missed you. You were gone for so long. How are you going to make it up to me?"Smiling, Kylan pulled me close and gave my ear a little nip. He leaned in and whispered, "Just don't go begging for mercy later."His usual reaction made the tension in my chest evaporate. He didn't suspect a thing.I stole a quick glance at Daniel. His eyes were simmering with resentment. He was clearly jealous.But as much as I'd enjoyed our time together, I knew where the line was. Now that Kylan was back, we had to return to our real lives.Kylan released me and walked over to Daniel. Patting him on the shoulder, he said, "Daniel, thanks for keeping Ashley company while I was away. You've been here a while now, and I think it's time you headed home. Marital spats are normal.

I bit my lip, hot tears streaming down my face.Daniel let out a cold, mocking laugh. What he said next made my blood run cold."Still thinking about your pathetic husband? He's the one who sold you to me. That project was supposed to be mine. I gave it to him on one condition—you. But he's ungrateful."The moment the project wrapped up, he kicked me out. I put the squeeze on him a little, and he came crawling back to hand you over again. That key to your bedroom? He put it in my hand himself."Daniel sneered triumphantly. "I'm taking you, and Kylan isn't going to say a word."My head felt like it was exploding. My blood turned to ice.No wonder Kylan brought Daniel over to be alone with me. No wonder Daniel could get into our bedroom so easily every time.Tears blurred my vision, and the pounding in my skull made Daniel's voice fade into a dull hum.As I looked at his smug, twisted face, I lunged and dragged my nails across his cheek with every ounce of strength I had left. "Y