บททั้งหมดของ MY CHEATING HUSBAND'S VALENTINE SURPRISE.: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 5

“A Room Without Him”Elara's POVThe elevator deposits me in the lobby, and I realize I'm barefoot. My shoes are still in the suite. The suite where my husband probably put his clothes back on, probably kissed her one more time before chasing after his wife.The marble floor is cold against my feet. A couple walks past, holding hands, laughing about something private and beautiful. They don't see me. I'm a ghost already."Miss? Are you alright?"A young woman in a hotel uniform approaches. Not Lucía, thank God. This one has kind eyes and a name tag that reads "Sofia.""I need a different room." My voice sounds normal. How is my voice normal? "Please. Right now.""Of course. Let me check what we have available." She doesn't ask questions. Maybe she can see it written all over me, the specific kind of devastation that comes from being replaced. "If you'll just come to the desk?"I follow her on numb feet. The lobby swirls around me, all golden light and romantic music and couples who s

“Unlearning Love”Elara's POV"I have a tour booked at ten," Julien says, stirring sugar into his coffee. "Some architecture walks through the old district. Want to come?"I should say no. I should keep my distance, process what happened last night like a rational adult. Instead, I heard myself say, "Sure."His face lights up but not in the performative way Bryan does when he gets what he wants. Just sincere pleasure."Great. Fair warning, I might bore you with facts about flying buttresses and Gothic arches.""I teach literature. I can bore you right back with symbolism."We finished breakfast and headed out into the city. The morning air was crisp, clean, washing away the stale hotel smell. Julien walked beside me, hands in his pockets, not trying to hold mine or guide me or own the space between us."So about last night," he started.My stomach drops. Here it comes. The regret. The awkwardness."I don't want you to feel like I took advantage. You were vulnerable and I should have.