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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 had been a long time since I'd left work on time, and as I exited the building, I spotted Jack waiting by his vehicle.


"I was about to give you a call," he mentioned, putting his phone away and gesturing for me to hop in.


I shrugged, opened the rear door, and settled in.


As expected, Lily occupied the passenger seat, assisting Jack with his safety belt.


Once she'd finished, Jack seemed to realize something wasn't quite right.


He started to explain, but I interrupted, "I know, you're dropping her off first. Lily gets carsick, I understand. I'm okay in the back."


Jack gave me a puzzled look, about to speak, but Lily nudged him and he started the engine.


From my position in the back, I observed their teamwork, and a brief smile crossed my face before disappearing.


If you disregarded Jack's wedding band, they appeared to be a well-suited pair.


I leaned back and focused on work matters, treating Jack as if he were just another chauffeur.


Chapter 6