Chapter 10

By this point, Sean had probably grown accustomed to using Grayson as a buffer when situations became tricky. Nevertheless, I couldn't suppress a grin as I gathered my belongings and rose to my feet.

"You two go on ahead," I announced. "I'm leaving now."

Sean accompanied me to the hospital's exit, his face brimming with what seemed like affection. He was really laying it on thick.

"Sweetheart, when we get home, I'll prepare a meal for you. I'll make your preferred dish, oil-simmered prawns," he said with a gentle smile, his eyes filled with artificial adoration.

His words were sickeningly sweet, as if I were the only woman in existence. "In the future, I won't give in to Grayson's requests anymore. From now on, I'll stay at home with my wife."

Passersby couldn't help but glance our way, likely thinking how fortunate I was. But all I felt was revulsion.