Semua Bab Love, Law, and Remarrying: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Sheryl froze for a moment.She couldn't help but recall Brandon's reaction that morning when he thought she was having morning sickness. There had been elements of surprise, excitement, anticipation, and even pride.She had seen it all clearly. None of it looked fake.A man who'd been thrilled about becoming a father just that morning had, by the afternoon, renewed the hotel room he used for a secret rendezvous with his mistress. Come nighttime, he'd be wrapping that same mistress in his arms, doing all the things lovers do.She couldn't understand.How mentally and emotionally compartmentalized did someone have to be to live like this so effortlessly?What excuse was he going to use tonight? Was it going to be a business trip or working late again?Sheryl stared at the message. A sharp, fine pain throbbed in her chest, and her breath hitched slightly. It was hard to breathe.After a long pause, she suddenly let out a laugh. It was part scorn and part self-mockery.-Around e

The museum closed at five, and at this time of day, the front entrance was indeed crowded.Sheryl looked at the man in front of her and, after a brief moment of thought, took the initiative. "Are you free tonight? Let me treat you to dinner." She still felt she owed him for what happened on that rainy night. She couldn't just do nothing, not with a clear conscience. The last time they had dinner, he was also the one who paid."What time?""I'm good anytime. Whatever works for you."Steven glanced at his watch and said in his usual calm tone, "Six thirty. You pick the restaurant and send me the address.""Okay." Sheryl smiled. "Drive safe."Steven gave a slight nod, turned around, tossed the coat into the back seat, and got into the driver's seat. After he had pulled out and driven about thirty feet, he glanced in the right side mirror and was surprised to see that slender figure still standing there and looking at his car.The sun was setting. It started to get cold.Sheryl

Vivian lifted her brows ever so slightly. It was barely noticeable.Now the evidence was ironclad.She quietly let out a sigh and pretended to speak up on Tina's behalf. "Sheryl, don't be mad. Be the bigger person and give Tina another chance. She hasn't even finished her internship yet. "Besides, our team's really short-handed. Chloe just left, and if Tina goes too, I'm afraid we won't be able to keep up."Sheryl glanced at her. A few seconds passed before she suddenly smiled. "Alright. Since Miss Nichols is so generous, I'll be the bigger person too and let it slide. You say you're overwhelmed? Fine, I'll send someone to help."Vivian, team lead of Group B, has failed to manage her team properly. During the preparation period for an important exhibit, multiple incidents have occurred under her supervision. As of today, she is dismissed from her position. "Jessica from Group A will serve as acting team lead for Group B." With that, Sheryl turned to Jonah. "Send out the notice

Vivian watched Brandon rush out without a moment's hesitation. She opened her mouth to call after him, but the words got stuck in her throat.She had no right to call him now. He wouldn't stop chasing after Sheryl just because of her.Tonight was supposed to make up for her demotion. He had agreed to dinner and a movie with her because of that. But the moment Sheryl appeared, he had tossed her aside like she didn't matter.Anger, frustration, resentment, and even hatred surged up inside her all at once.She clenched her fists, closed her eyes, and forced herself to bury the bitterness. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Steven still eating his steak slowly, gracefully, and with complete composure.Her mind stirred. Putting on a sweet smile, she said, "Mr. Peterson, I hope you don't take it personally. Sheryl probably misunderstood something between me and her husband. "We've known each other for eight or nine years, and she still doesn't trust me." She deliberatel

When Sheryl came out of the bathroom, she saw Brandon sitting on the couch, holding his laptop and reading something.She walked over and glanced at the screen. It showed search results about what to pay attention to during pregnancy.Looking closer, she noticed that the past few pages were all related to pregnancy."All done?" he asked."Yeah." Sheryl nodded. "What are you looking at?""It's my first time being a dad. There's a lot I don't know, so I looked some things up online." Brandon noticed she had her hair wrapped in a towel. He closed the laptop and stood up to grab the hairdryer. "Sit over there. I'll dry your hair for you."Sheryl didn't refuse. She sat down in front of the vanity, watching him in the mirror as he gently lifted her hair. The warm air brushing against her scalp made her relax without realizing it.After her hair was dry, he rubbed a bit of hair serum into the ends and combed it through.He'd done this routine countless times over the past six years. I