Chapter 6

Taking advantage of Kevin's stunned stupor, Henley took a step back and left. She holed up at the company for another entire day. When she finally looked up, it was already deep into the night.

Kevin had called her many times and had sent countless messages.

"Henley, when are you coming back? I made your favorite dishes just for you."

"Isaac got a perfect score today. He's been clamoring for you to praise him."

"Are you working late again tonight? Then I'll tuck Isaac in first."

"I'm waiting for you to come home."

Henley rubbed her temples irritably as a dull ache rose from her stomach. She opened the drawer and saw that the box of stomach medicine was already empty. Left with no choice, she shut down her computer and went downstairs to buy some medicine.

While waiting to pay, she was unexpectedly met with a post that made her heart pound violently.

Serena was at her home.

She posted a photo of a property deed, as well as a photo of herself with Kevin and Isaac, looking like a happy family of three.

The caption read, "He remembers every word I say. I think I'll be happy forever."

The comments below were filled with well-wishes. Kevin and Isaac expressed their agreement and fondness too.

"I'll never let my woman down."

"Mommy Serena is the prettiest!"

Soon after, Serena posted another update. From her words, it was obvious that she was boasting.

She wrote, "Father and son almost fought over me. Everyone, help me judge. Who should I side with?"

At the end was a mischievous laughing emoji, followed by people on the internet egging her on in the comments.

As if unsure whether Henley had seen it, Serena deliberately sent her a message. "Henley, you're too busy with work. Since I had time, I stayed and spent time with your husband and son for a while."

The bitterness in Henley's chest spread like wildfire and consumed her heart whole.

Seeing as she didn't reply, Serena grew even more brazen. She sent one taunting message after another.

Late at night, a video that was nearly an hour long popped up on Henley's phone. Despite having a feeling that she might not want to see it, she tapped to open it regardless.

The filthy contents of the video polluted her eyes. Lewd, intimate sounds drilled into her ears.

In a low voice, Kevin called Serena's name again and again. Henley knew all too well that was how he sounded whenever he was brimming with lust and desire.

She turned off the video. The pain she had barely suppressed surged violently again in her stomach. Cold sweat soaked through her hair, yet she never made a sound.

Henley had always been like this. She endured all the pain alone.

Kevin had once told her that as a woman, she didn't need to be so strong all the time. Since she had him backing him up, she could rely on him.

But Kevin had never truly understood her. In the end, he gave that tenderness to another woman.

Henley curled up in her office and slept there for the night. By morning, she had caught a chill. She returned home, dragging her sick body lethargically. Serena had long left.

The house was spotless. Kevin had clearly taken the initiative to clean up the adulterous scene.

The moment he saw Henley, his heart jolted. He couldn't quite explain it, but she felt different from before.

Henley's face was deathly pale as she remarked in an even tone, "You must have had a good time last night."

Kevin's expression stiffened. He scratched his head and said, "I couldn't sleep all night because you didn't come home. In the future, no matter how late you get off work, why don't I go pick you up at the company?"

There was a hint of inquiry in his tone, as well as some concern. But there was not a trace of intimacy between husband and wife.

Henley desperately wanted to see some other emotion on his face. Unfortunately, he hid it too well and didn't reveal even the slightest of cracks.

He could spend a passionate night with Serena and show up before her the next day as if nothing had happened.

Henley, on the other hand, couldn't let it pass.

She walked past him and went straight into the bedroom. Upon seeing the neatly made bed, the images from the video resurfaced in her mind.

She covered her mouth and rushed into the bathroom. Her stomach was empty, so there was nothing to vomit.

Seeing how unwell she looked, Kevin reached out to comfort her. "Henley, why don't I take you to the hospital?"

Henley waved him off and said coldly, "I'm fine."