All Chapters of The Wife He Doesn't Know : Chapter 21 - Chapter 22

Valeria had barely woken from sleep the next day when someone knocked on her door.She knew exactly who it was.Ivan.She sprang up from the bed, and rushed to the door. His cologne hit her first, then…“Be ready in thirty minutes, we’re resuming work today,” he informed, before turning away. "Pack your things," he said over his shoulder. “You’ll leave for your house after work.”He did not wait for a response.She stood frozen for a while, staring at his back until he was out of sight, the words settling over her like cold water. Then she swallowed and got back inside to get ready.“Okay,” she whispered to herself.By the time she finished dressing, the house felt different, like she was about to depart from an old friend. She stepped into the living room and discovered that he was gone.No sound, no sign that he had been there beyond the faint scent of his cologne that still lingered in the air.Mr. Rufus was the one who greeted her outside.“Good morning, madam,” he said gently a