All Chapters of My Husband's Affair, My Anniversary Gift : Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

After a short drive, the car pulled up in front of a tall glass building. Lily glanced out the window and felt her stomach twist. She recognized this place—it was one of the city's most luxurious hotels, with a restaurant on the top floor known for its exclusivity.David stepped out first and offered his hand to her. She ignored it and climbed out on her own. His lips twitched into a faint smirk, but he didn't say anything.Inside, the restaurant was bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows that offered a stunning view of the city. Everything was quiet, elegant, and intimidatingly perfect. A hostess immediately greeted them with a warm smile and led them to a private table near the window.Lily sat down, feeling out of place. David, as always, looked perfectly put together, his tailored suit making him stand out even here.As she placed her bag beside her chair, she caught sight of something out of the corner of her eye—a man holding a camera, snapping a photo of them from acros

Claire's fingers tightened around her phone as she dialed the security team. Her tone was sharp and uncharacteristically cold. "Bring in the employee who had access to Lily's office—the one we talked about earlier. Now."Her voice carried authority.David, leaning casually against the edge of Lily's desk, glanced at Claire, his expression calm. "Check your mail," he said smoothly, his deep voice cutting through the tension.Claire frowned, confused by the sudden instruction, but she didn't hesitate. She reached into her blazer pocket, pulled out her phone, and her fingers moved quickly as she unlocked it and opened her inbox.Her breath caught the moment she saw a new email sitting at the top of her inbox with the subject line: Formal Apology -- LM Designer's Misconduct.She clicked it open and scanned the message.The email was long, but its tone was unmistakable: LM was apologizing profusely. They admitted that one of their designers had stolen the designs and promised immediate act

Olivia's eyes widened too, her anger deepening. "How dare you," she said, her voice trembling. "How dare you stand here and defend your mistress…in front of your wife? Have you completely lost all sense?"David's brows furrowed. "Mum, why are you always so against Marina? She....""Enough!" Olivia's voice rose, cutting through his words like a whip. She was trembling now, her face flushed with anger.Lily's heart thudded in her chest. She had never seen Olivia like this before."Don't you dare speak for that woman in front of me again!" Olivia's voice shook as she stood up suddenly, her shawl slipping slightly from her shoulder. Her hand came up so fast that David didn't even have time to react.The sharp sound of a slap echoed through the living room.Lily gasped, her hand flying up to cover her mouth in shock. The slap was loud, and the sight of Olivia—gentle, kind Olivia—striking her own son was shocking.David froze, his head turned slightly from the force of the slap. He slowly b

After dinner, Lily carefully helped Olivia to her bedroom, tucking her in with gentle hands. Olivia was already tired, her body weakened from her time in the hospital, so Lily stayed by her side for a few minutes, softly stroking her hand until she drifted off to sleep. She turned off the lights in Olivia's room, making sure she was comfortable, and quietly stepped out. The house felt calm now, the soft hum of the night settling over everything.Lily was exhausted herself. She decided to head to bed, wanting nothing more than a few hours of peace.In her own room, she moved around quietly, pulling out her pajamas and heading to the bathroom.After drying off, she slipped into a simple nightdress and climbed into bed. She switched off the main light, leaving the room dim. The soft glow from the hallway slipped under the door, but she didn't mind. She was too tired to care.Lying down, she pulled the blanket up to her chin and closed her eyes, finally allowing herself to relax. She thou

Lily glanced at him, her jaw tight, but she didn't say a word. She tried to ignore him, to focus on herself, but then something on his phone screen caught her eye. It was just a glimpse at first, but her heart skipped a beat. She frowned and took a step closer, leaning over his shoulder to see clearly.Her breath caught in her throat.She froze when she saw what was on his screen.Photos of her and David.Without thinking, she reached out and snatched the phone from his hand."What the hell are you doing?!" David barked, his voice sharp, filled with sudden anger and surprise. He stood up quickly, trying to grab it back, but Lily had already stepped back, gripping the phone tightly as she scrolled down the screen.Her hands trembled slightly as her eyes took in the bold headline:"Mr. Hardison and Mrs. Hardison Having a Romantic Breakfast Together."Lily's face went pale.She scrolled further, her breath coming in ragged gasps. Her grip on the phone tightened as she read every word. Th