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A severe storm brought the city to a standstill, leaving me stranded in an elevator for the entire night. Despite my best efforts, I couldn't reach my spouse Jack Stirke on his mobile.
As my fear of enclosed spaces nearly overwhelmed me, my phone suddenly displayed a message from Jack: "Swamped at the moment, talk to you soon."
Trembling, I attempted to dial emergency services but accidentally glimpsed a social media update from Jack's subordinate, Lily Casley: "My supervisor arrives at my beck and call. How fortunate I am~" with Jack mentioned.
In the past, I would have been furious.
This time, however, I simply removed both of them from my contacts and social media, then called for assistance.
I arrived home looking disheveled and left the separation documents without uttering a word. Meanwhile, Jack was desperately searching for me everywhere.
He was begging on his knees, saying, "Jen, I'll do whatever it takes to earn your forgiveness!"
I merely chuckled and replied, "Then end your life."

Stranded in Betrayal, A Night of Truth and Storms

It was evident that Jack hadn't returned home the previous night.


If he had, he wouldn't be messaging me to collect him from his workplace.


"Shall we visit that eatery you've been wanting to try?" his text read.


I perused his message while thoroughly enjoying the send-off celebration my colleagues had organized for me.


My belongings were already packed at the company accommodations, prepared for my impending relocation.


Following this weekend, I'd be departing to commence my new position.


"Not necessary, I'm currently socializing with my coworkers."


After a moment, Jack responded, "Are relatives welcome at these gatherings?"


Observing my colleagues' family members around me, I replied decisively, "No, they're not."


I recalled how Jack used to strive to integrate when he first started his job, never skipping a dinner.


All other attendees arrived as pairs, yet Jack was consistently alone.


Chapter 10