Semua Bab My Husband's Affair, My Anniversary Gift : Bab 41 - Bab 50

The moment Lily opened her eyes the next morning, the room felt heavier than usual. Her head ached, her throat was dry, and her body burned with fever. She shifted slightly in bed, only to realize there was a damp towel resting on her forehead.For a moment, she was confused. She didn't remember putting it there herself.Her gaze drifted slowly across the room, and that was when she noticed David. He was sitting on the edge of the armchair nearby, his head tilted forward, eyes closed, clearly exhausted.She blinked, stunned.Was he... watching over her?It didn't make sense. In all the years they had been married, she could count the times he had cared for her on one hand—no, not even one. The truth was, whenever she had gotten sick before, David had never so much as glanced her way. She had been left to manage by herself, relying on the maid or her own strength.But now...Her lips pressed together as she carefully lifted the towel from her forehead and set it aside. Maybe it was jus

Lily tilted her head slightly, a faint smile tugging at her lips. "Congratulations on the contract you secured." Her voice was calm, almost cordial, but her gaze was steady, sharp enough to convey an unspoken warning.Marina's eyes narrowed, clearly interpreting Lily's words as sarcasm. "Thanks, I suppose. But don't think you're getting any points by pretending to be polite. You may have his mother in your corner, but don't pretend you're not jealous of what I have."Lily's smile widened just enough to be disarming. "Jealousy is a luxury I don't afford myself. I rely on my work, my own effort. You should be careful, though—homewreckers often face consequences. One misstep, and the public can turn faster than you expect."Marina let out a soft, sharp laugh. "Consequences? Don't lecture me, Lily. You think I'm afraid of boycotts or public opinion? I have David's support. He ensures I get everything I want."Lily's expression hardened, her jaw tightening subtly. It was true that David ha

The moment the exhibition wrapped up and the cameras were no longer pointed at her, Marina stormed into the lounge, her heels clacking against the polished floor. She threw her bag onto the sofa and spun around furiously, her chest heaving as she glared at David."David! You have to do something!" she snapped, her voice sharp and trembling with rage. "Do you have any idea how humiliating this was for me? How could they put me on stage like that—thinking I was Aurora's spokesperson and then making me promote some second-rate brand? People are already laughing online! I can't let this ruin me."David remained standing, his hands in his pockets, his usual calm expression in place, though his eyes held a storm. He didn't respond immediately, and that only seemed to ignite Marina further."Don't you dare stay silent!" she continued, throwing her hands up. "You're supposed to protect me. Fix this. Get me back the deal with Aurora. That role was mine—I deserve it."Finally, David sighed, his

The next morning, Lily sat at her desk in the office, flipping through documents with a distracted expression. Her mind wasn’t on the numbers in front of her, nor on the endless notes her assistant had left on her schedule.A soft knock came on her office door.“Miss. Collins,” her assistant said, peeking in. “The meeting with Mr. Grey has been arranged. He’s waiting for you at the Lakeside Restaurant.”Lily straightened her blazer, nodded lightly, and grabbed the neatly prepared file. She needed composure today, more than ever. Jacob wasn’t someone who could be brushed off casually—his investment had been crucial, and the next collaboration phase would determine the company’s momentum.By the time she arrived at the restaurant, Jacob was already seated by the window, his tall frame relaxed but commanding. The late morning light poured over him, giving him an almost effortless charm that caught the attention of more than a few women passing by.“ Lily,” he greeted with a smile as he s

That night, Lily's sleep was restless. She dreamed of David—of him orchestrating every gesture, every contract, every word—not because of love, but only to humiliate her again.Lily jolted awake, her chest rising and falling in ragged breaths.Her dream still lingered in the air, thick and heavy like a storm cloud that refused to drift away. In it, David had looked at her with that same sharp gaze, that half-smirk that always seemed to cut her down to size, and he had whispered words she didn't want to hear. He hadn't kissed her to claim her. He hadn't pulled her close because he cared.No, he had done it to humiliate her and remind her she would always be beneath him.Her fists tightened in the sheets.The worst part wasn't the dream itself—it was how believable it felt.She sat up slowly, pushing her hair away from her face, trying to steady her breathing. For a moment she pressed her palm against her racing heart, then shook her head as though that could chase away the fragments st