My Husband's Affair, My Anniversary Gift のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 121 - チャプター 130

Lily's mouth fell open. She hadn't expected that. Her instincts told her to say no, to be proud and push back. But exhaustion and relief pulled a different answer from her."Are you sure?" she asked, her voice small. "I don't want to be a nuisance."Carson waved a hand as if it was nothing. "You're not a nuisance. And you're definitely not some gold-digging schemer. That's not Claire's type. I'll trust my sister's choice." He grinned and added, "Besides, now I'll have someone to annoy since I'm back. It'll be fun."He said it like a promise, part joke, part genuine interest. Lily couldn't tell whether to be relieved or wary. She chose relief."Thank you," she said softly. "I'll... I'll be careful. And I'll try to find a place quickly."Carson nodded. "Then it's settled."They continued talking after that, in small, easy exchanges that felt like drifting stones—light and safe. He teased her about living in luxury and not knowing the rules, and she defended herself with dry, honest answ

The party had stretched longer than Lily expected. At first, she had only planned to sit with Laura and a few others for a drink or two, but she naturally had a low tolerance for alcohol. By the end of the night, her cheeks were flushed, her head was spinning slightly, and her steps were far from steady.Laura hooked an arm around her as they walked out of the bar together. The night air was cooler than it was inside, the faint smell of smoke and city dust mixing with perfume. "I think I should drop Lily home first," Laura said, half-carrying, half-guiding her friend.Lily shook her head immediately, pressing her fingertips to her temple as if the motion could stop the dull throb starting behind her eyes. "No… no, I'm fine. I'll just grab a taxi. Don't worry about me."Laura frowned. "Are you sure? You don't look good.""I'm good," Lily said again, forcing a weak smile. "I've handled worse. Don't worry, Laura."Her words sounded brave, but the moment she looked around to wave for a ta

The sharp ringing of the doorbell cut through the silence of the night. It didn't just ring once—it kept going, impatient, as if whoever was outside wouldn't stop until someone answered.Lily stirred, groggy, her head heavy from the drinks earlier. She had just managed to doze off, and now her temples pounded with frustration."Who the hell…?" she muttered, throwing the blanket off.She dragged herself out of the room, rubbing her eyes, muttering under her breath. "Where is this man? Carson, are you deaf or what?"But the house was quiet. The lights on the lower floor were dim; there was no sound of footsteps, no shadows moving around. Carson was nowhere to be seen. If he wasn't answering the door, he must have gone out.The bell kept ringing, sharp as ever, drilling into her skull. Lily's irritation reached its limit. "Alright, alright!"She pulled the door open.The fuzziness in her head vanished instantly. Her entire body went cold.David stood across the threshold, his broad shoul

The next morning, when Lily finally opened her eyes, sunlight was already spilling in through the curtains. She blinked a few times, confused by the sudden brightness, and turned to the side.The bed was empty.Her chest tightened instantly, anger boiling up without warning."Ahhh!" She grabbed the pillow and threw it across the room with all her strength. Then she grabbed another and screamed into it, tears slipping down her cheeks without her realizing.She hated this. She hated everything about this.Her hands shook as she wiped her face. She didn't even know how to make David leave her life, didn't know how to stop him from barging in whenever he wanted. She felt powerless, and it made her want to scream again.Just then, a loud crash echoed from outside the bedroom. Something had fallen or broken.Her eyes widened."He… he hasn't left?" Lily's heart jumped into her throat.She scrambled to her feet, grabbed the first set of clothes she could find, and hurriedly put them on. Her m

The elevator doors slid open with a soft ding. Lily stepped out.Just as she turned the corner toward her office, her assistant, Mia, rushed up to her with a nervous expression."Ms. Lily," Mia said, slightly out of breath. "There's a VVIP client waiting in your office."Lily frowned. "VVIP? Today? Are you sure?"Mia nodded quickly. "Yes. She came without an appointment, but... she insisted. I couldn't stop her."Lily slowed her steps. She checked her phone, flipping through her calendar. There was nothing—no meeting, no hint of such a client. Her brows drew tighter. "Who is it?"Mia hesitated. "She didn't say her name. But... she looks... important."Lily sighed. Whoever it was, barging into her office without an appointment already said a lot. Her chest tightened as unease crept through her veins. She squared her shoulders and pushed open the door.The moment her eyes landed on the woman sitting so comfortably in her chair, her entire body stiffened.Marina.Her legs froze in place;