The Shocking Truth

Soon, Derek and I arrived at the community where I lived. When I got out of his car, I saw red stains on the spot where I had sat. It was so embarrassing, so I made an effort to apologize. "Thank you for this. I'll pay for the car washing fee when I have the chance."

Derek smiled at me nonchalantly, neither agreeing nor refusing my statement.

I thought he didn't believe me, so I quickly added, "On second thought, maybe you should wait here for me for a while. I'll just go back inside to pack some things up and come back. I won't take long. I'll give you the money when I get back."

He pursed his lips, fiddling with the steering wheel with his fingers and seemingly in thought. After a while, he said in a serious voice, "I merely decided to give you a ride. I never calculated how much it would cost. That said, I won't take advantage of your misfortune. But I must remind you that you should go to a hospital."

When I heard him say that, my eyes became watery.

At that moment, I was certain that he was a good man, even though this was the first time I met him. Unfortunately, the same could not be said about Shane. He not only hurt my body, but also my heart.

I nodded at Derek. "Thank you."

Soon, he drove away.

When I opened the door of my house, I instantly saw my wedding photo. It broke my heart to see it.

In the photo, Shane was holding my waist and I was leaning against his chest. There was a smile on both our faces, and we were genuinely happy.

But now that I was looking at it again, I realized just how ironic it all was!

He used care and tenderness to deceive me, and I couldn't see through him. He was far worse than a rabid dog.

Fearing that my devil of a husband would come back soon, I didn't dare to stay long. I quickly took off my dirty clothes and wiped my body with a wet towel. It didn't take long for the basin of water to be dye

d red.

As I wiped my body clean, I cried. The pain coming from my lower body was scathing, but it could never compare to how much pain I was feeling in my heart.

After changing my clothes, I packed a few sets of clothes, took my passport and a portable charger.

Just when I was about to go out, I heard a faint sound from the study.

I stared at the door of the study, and thought that there must be some secret I had yet to find. Perhaps it might be the reason Shane suddenly unmasked himself.

Step by step, I went to the study, opening the door with every strength I could muster.

But when I opened it, the study was laden with stark darkness. It was empty, and the curtain was being blown by a weak breeze.

I turned on the lights and walked in. There, I found a book, lying on the floor just before the bookshelf.

The sound I heard a few seconds ago must've been from the book that just fell.

Upon hearing the sound of a car coming from downstairs, I went to the window and saw Shane's car. He appeared to have come home. I tarried no longer, and quickly left the house.

The light of the elevator was still on, indicating that it was coming upstairs. I didn't want to see his face right now, so I quickly hid at the emergency exit.

And before long, the elevator dinged. I could hear Shane's footsteps, and the sound of the door opening and closing shortly afterwards.

When I came out of the emergency exit, I glanced at the door with resentment. I could hear faint sounds coming from inside the house.

My heart was beating faster now. Because of my desire to find out the truth, I drew closer and closer towards the door.

When I pressed my ear against the door, I could hear the sounds from inside clearer than before.

I was so shocked that I almost screamed.

It was a woman's voice. 'How is it possible that there's another woman at my own home?'