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Chapter 71- I DON'T CARE ANYMORE

Ryan stared at the picture on my phone. For a few seconds he said nothing. I watched his face, waiting for anger, shock, or even an explanation. Nothing came. He simply looked at the screen and then at his shirt. The red lipstick was still there. My heart sank. “Say something,” I whispered. Ryan rubbed his tired face. “I don’t know what you want me to say.” I stared at him. “You don’t know?” “No.” “You came home at half past midnight with lipstick on your collar after disappearing for hours, and you don’t know what to say?” He looked at me. “I was asleep at the office.” “And your secretary was there?” “I don’t know.” I laughed bitterly. “You don’t know anything.” He didn’t answer. That made me even angrier. I stepped closer and held the phone in front of him. “Look at her. Look at yourself. Do you expect me to believe nothing happened?” Ryan looked at the picture again. Then he handed the phone back to me. “Believe whatever you want.” I froze. “What?” He walked past me

Chapter 72- THE CALL SHE SHOULDN'T MAKE

I stared at Marcus’s message for several seconds. Marcus: Bella, sorry I missed your call. My wife had an accident. My heart dropped. I quickly typed a reply. ‘What happened? Is she okay?’ I watched the screen. Nothing. I sent another message. ‘Marcus, please answer me.’ Still nothing. I stood from the bed and paced around the room. My own problems disappeared from my mind. All I could think about was how Marcus would be feeling right now. If I had known I would have visited. A few minutes later my phone buzzed. I grabbed it. Marcus: She was hit by a truck. She’s in the hospital. I covered my mouth. “Oh my God.” I sat back down. My fingers moved quickly. ‘Is she alive?’ The reply came after a few seconds. ‘Yes. She’s alive. But she’s unconscious.’ I closed my eyes. I didn’t know Sophia too much, but I couldn’t stop imagining her lying in a hospital bed. I wanted to call Marcus. Then I remembered Ryan was downstairs. I hesitated for only a moment before pressing the call b

Chapter 73- THE CALL HE WASN'T SUPPOSED TO HEAR

My phone was still vibrating in my hand. Jake calling… I stared at the name until the screen nearly went dark. Then the bedroom door opened. I quickly ended the call. Ryan stepped inside. His eyes went straight to my phone. “Who was calling?” I swallowed. “Jake.” Ryan stopped. “Jake?” “Yes.” “At this hour?” I looked down at the phone. “I don’t know why he called.” Ryan gave a short laugh without humor. “Then why didn’t you answer?” I had no answer. Because I knew Jake. He only called me for a reason. And it was to sleep with me. After everything that had happened between us before, I didn’t want Ryan hearing whatever Jake had to say. “I didn’t feel like talking to him,” I finally said. Ryan stared at me. “You were staring at the phone like your life depended on it.” “I was surprised.” “Sure.” He walked toward the bed and picked up his pillow. I frowned. “You’re leaving again?” “Yes.” “Why?” He looked at me. “Because I’m tired.” “You’ve been saying that all night and y

Chapter 74- MY OWN DECISION

I stared at the wedding ring on the nightstand long after Ryan left the bedroom. A strange calm settled over me. I thought I would cry. I thought I would run after him and beg him to come back. But I didn’t. I was tired. Tired of explaining myself. Tired of feeling like I had to prove that I was worth loving. Tired of hearing comments about my body and pretending they didn’t hurt. If Ryan wanted this marriage to fall apart, then let it. I picked up my phone and looked at his name. I didn’t call him. I didn’t text him. For once, I didn’t care where he was sleeping. I opened my chat with Marcus instead. It was late. He was probably still at the hospital with Sophia. I didn’t want to disturb him with a call, so I typed a short message. “Where is the fitness center you went to apply?” I stared at it for a moment before sending it. Then I switched off my phone. I wasn’t waiting for his reply. Tomorrow, I am going to start again. I was going to lose weight. Not because Ryan called me

Chapter 75- THE FIRST STEP

When I got to the fitness center I stood outside and stared at the glass doors. For a moment I almost turned around. People were moving inside. Some were lifting weights. Others were running on treadmills. Everyone looked like they knew exactly what they were doing. I looked down at myself. Then I remembered Ryan’s words and how he refused to tell me the truth. I was determined to lose this weight. “He must beg me to come back.” I whispered. My chest tightened. But this time I didn’t let the words stop me. I took a deep breath. “I’m doing this for me,” I whispered again. Then I pushed the door open. The receptionist looked up. “Good morning.” “Good morning.” I smiled nervously. “I’m here to sign up.” She handed me a form. “First time here?” “Yes.” “Great. Just fill this out.” I took the clipboard and sat down. My hands were still shaking slightly. I wrote my name, phone number, and other details. When I reached the section asking about my goals, I paused. Weight loss. I w

Chapter 76-WHERE WERE YOU?

When I got home. I knew something was wrong the moment I opened the front door. Ryan was sitting in the living room. He wasn’t watching television. He wasn’t using his phone. He was simply sitting there, waiting. His eyes moved from my face to my workout clothes. “Didn't you get my text? Where were you?” I closed the door behind me. “I went out.” His eyebrows lifted. “Out?” “Yes.” “That’s your answer?” I dropped my bag beside the couch. “What answer were you expecting?” He stood slowly. “You left the house without telling me.” “I didn’t realize I needed permission.” “I didn’t say you needed permission.” He bounced back. “You didn’t have to.” Ryan stared at me. “You joined a gym.” I looked at him. “Yes.” “When?” “Today.” “And you couldn’t tell me?” I laughed softly. “Why would I?” His face hardened. “Because you’re my wife.” I looked at him for a moment. “Are you sure you still remember that?” Silence filled the room. Ryan looked away first. I

Chapter 77: Someone Was Watching

I stared at Marcus’s message. ‘Bella, we need to talk.’ My fingers tightened around my phone. I looked at Ryan, who was still standing in the doorway. “About what?” I typed. The reply came quickly. ‘Not over text. I’ll tell you tomorrow.’ I frowned and typed back. ‘Why can’t you tell me now?’ This time he took longer to answer. ‘Because I don’t know who might see it.’ My stomach tightened. I glanced at Ryan. He was watching me. “Keep going. Keep messaging him.” He said. I locked my phone. “It’s none of your business.” Ryan gave a quiet laugh. “This in particular is my business.” I didn’t answer. He stepped farther into the room. “What are you and Marcus discussing about?” “I don’t know.” “You were just texting him.” I felt my anger rise again. “Yes I was and so? I went to the gym to work out today. He's just texting me to check up on me. Unlike you, you barely even want to look at me.” “And now he needs to have a private conversation with you.” “That’s not my fault.”

Chapter 78: The Warning

Marcus returned to the fitness center after he briefly checked his wife at the hospital. He had barely slept, but something kept bothering him. He walked through the entrance and found the manager behind the desk. “Can I ask you something?” The manager looked up. “Sure.” “Did anyone ask about Bella yesterday?” The man’s expression changed. “You mean the woman who signed up today?” Marcus nodded. “Yes.” The manager leaned back. “Why?” “Just tell me.” He hesitated. “A man came in a few minutes after she left.” “What man?” “I don’t know his name.” “What did he want?” “He asked about Bella.” Marcus’s stomach tightened. “What exactly did he ask?” The manager thought for a moment. “He wanted to know when she usually comes in and how long she stays.” Marcus stared at him. “Did you tell him?” “No. I told him we don’t give out members’ information.” Marcus breathed out slowly. “What did he look like?” “Tall. Dark jacket. He had sunglasses on.” Marcus immediately remembered t

Chapter 79: The Woman Who Found Out

The next morning I was standing in front of the mirror, tying my hair into a ponytail, and getting ready for the gym session when my phone started ringing. I looked at the screen. Jake. My stomach tightened. I let it ring. I didn’t want to talk to him. Not after everything that had happened. Ryan was already suspicious about Marcus, and the last thing I needed was another secret appearing between us. The call ended. A few seconds later, Jake called again. I stared at his name. “Why won’t you leave me alone?” The phone kept ringing. I finally answered. “What do you want?” “Bella, you need to listen to me.” His voice was different. There was no teasing. No anger. He sounded worried. I sat on the edge of the bed. “Then talk.” “Clara knows something.” My heart skipped. “What does she know?” “I don’t know exactly.” “Jake, don’t scare me. What happened?” He breathed heavily. “Ever since she caught my phone, she’s been acting strange.” I went quiet. “What do you mean by strang

Chapter 80: The Eyes Across the Street

I had barely stepped into the training area when Marcus walked toward me. “Bella, wait.” I stopped. His face was serious. “What happened?” “We need to talk before we start.” I looked around. “About what?” “Not here.” He led me toward a quieter corner near the back of the gym. I followed, but my mind was already racing. Marcus lowered his voice. “Something happened yesterday.” “What?” “A man came here after you left.” My stomach tightened. “What man?” “He asked about you.” I stared at him. “Asked what?” “When you normally come in. How long you stay. Things like that.” I stared at him. “Did you tell him anything?” “No.” “Who was he?” “I don’t know. Tall. Dark jacket. Sunglasses. He left in a black car.” I immediately thought about the vehicle outside. Marcus noticed my expression. “You know something?” “No.” He studied me for a moment before continuing. “There’s more.” “What?” “Someone entered Sophia’s hospital room while I was gone.” My eyes widened. “What?” “S

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