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Chapter 10

Author: Lean
When Caleb stood before Sydney, the harsh edge in his demeanor faded. He softened visibly, though an unreadable shadow lingered behind his eyes.

"You're back." Sydney took half a step back and spoke softly. "Have you eaten yet? Nancy made dinner—"

"Sydney," he cut in, his voice tight as he chose his words carefully. "About what's online… It's not what it looks like. I can explain."

"Mm. I believe you," she replied calmly, without hesitation.

Caleb froze. He had always known Sydney was obedient, but this was not a scenario he had prepared for.

Before coming home, his friends had told him he was doomed. No woman, no matter how gentle, would stay silent after learning her husband had cheated.

But Sydney did not cry. She did not scream or slap him. Nothing. That calm, almost perfunctory trust twisted something inside him. Something was wrong.

He frowned, and a word surfaced in his mind. 'Indifference.'

Sydney did not care. She did not care whether he cheated or kissed another woman
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