Chapter 8

I clutched my phone, contemplating whether to call and confront him, but ultimately decided to wait until he returned to discuss it.

Two weeks later, I found myself waiting for Soren on the balcony.

When he came home, I calmly presented the item.

"When did you buy this? Who is it for?"

Soren's expression darkened, and he remained silent.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, "Where did you find it?"

Disappointed, I said, "If you won't explain, we should sleep in separate rooms."

Soren, visibly exhausted, replied in a hoarse voice, "Vivienne, can't you just trust me?"

I steeled myself and closed the door.

That night, as I lay in bed, I felt desolate and empty.

Tossing and turning, unable to sleep, I eventually got up to get some water from the living room.

Passing by the master bedroom, all was quiet inside.

I thought to myself, he must be asleep.

Just as I reached the study door, I noticed light coming from underneath.

Could he be in the study?