Chapter 4

I sleeplessly tossed and turned all night, repeatedly calling and texting Miller without pause. But it was all for naught - like stones sinking into a vast ocean, my attempts went unanswered.

As soon as work hours began and the hospital started bustling with people, I rushed there in a panic, desperately inquiring about Miller's whereabouts.

Tears streamed down my face as I stood there looking utterly helpless.

His colleagues and the young nurses kept trying to console me.

My weeping was genuine and heartfelt - who wouldn't be moved by such a display?

After making sure that nearly everyone who might have heard from Miller knew he was unreachable, I left the hospital.

Back home, I rested briefly before starting another round of phone calls.

Around midnight, I stared at the timer on my phone before making one final call.

The moment it connected, I choked out a sob, my voice filled with urgency.

"Hello, officer. My husband has gone missing. I haven't been able to reach him for a full day and night. I think he might be in danger!"

By the time I made it to the police station, it was the dead of night. The streets were deserted, but not as barren as the wasteland in my heart.

While filing the report, I immediately presented my phone's call logs and chat records with Miller's coworkers.

The police naturally investigated Miller's work schedule as well.

As it turns out, he hadn't switched shifts - these past few days were his vacation time.I called Miller's parents, Ms. Myerson, and Miller's assistant Chen.

Questioned in the middle of the night, Mr. and Mrs. Stratton seemed a bit displeased.

But as it concerned their son, they immediately became alert.

Mrs. Stratton, my mother-in-law, was crying. Looking at her heart-wrenching state,

I wondered if she'd have any tears left later.

After searching around, the police finally determined Miller was at the Vine Hotel.

With the police's intervention, we easily found Miller's room.

The hotel staff opened the door with the key card.

With a "beep," I immediately saw the entangled, naked bodies on the bed.

Everyone around me looked at me with sympathy, and I didn't disappoint, showing a vulnerable expression.

"Aah! Who are you all?!"

Realizing the room was crowded with people, they finally stopped.

Tears filled my eyes as I rushed forward and slapped Miller across the face.

"Is this what you meant by working overtime at the hospital? So busy you couldn't even attend my dad's birthday!"Miller was clearly stunned. It wasn't until I slapped him across the face again that he snapped back to reality.

He hastily put on his clothes and barked, "What are you doing? Don't you know it's illegal to trespass?"

He stood up and, upon seeing the police behind me, his expression turned to one of panic and fear. "Darling, let me explain..."

I shook off his hand, still itching to slap him a few more times to vent my anger.

Mrs. Stratton rushed over and pulled me away, slapping me across the face. "You little bitch, how dare you hit my son!"

"You're nothing but a barren hen. Why else would my son look for someone else?"

Hearing her vicious words, I couldn't muster any emotion. After all these years, I'd become immune to it. Besides, I didn't love Miller anymore.

Without hesitation, I slapped her right back.

Miller immediately stood up, intending to hit me, but was interrupted by the police.

Betrayed, my heart felt like cold ashes. This was the moment I should be in agony, losing my senses. So, I deliberately collapsed into the arms of the female officer, as if I couldn't support myself anymore.

She looked at me with sympathy and bitterly advised, "Don't waste your tears on this scumbag."Seeing my expression, Miller rushed in front of me and fell to his knees, his eyes bloodshot. "Darling, this is just a misunderstanding! I had too much to drink and she seduced me!"

Before he could finish, Melody shrieked, "Miller, now you're trying to deny everything? No way!"

In the end, we were all taken to the police station.

As dawn was breaking, I faced Miller, who was still trying to make excuses, and said without hesitation, "Let's get a divorce."

Eventually, thanks to the influence of The Stratton Family, Miller and Melody were only detained for three days.

I didn't have any particular thoughts about it. After all, my goal was never to put him in jail,

but to ruin his reputation.