Chapter 82

Juliette entered Daniel's house after successfully inputting the passcode. As she stepped inside, the emptiness of the place confirmed her suspicion that he wasn't home. She recalled hearing his phone ring at Adrienne's house, which only fueled her frustration.

Disdainfully, Juliette settled herself on the couch.

"And he had the audacity to claim he was working here," she muttered under her breath, her disbelief evident in her tone. Sitting there, she found herself staring at the ceiling, an overwhelming sense of misery flooding through her.

"This misery should be Adrienne's burden, not mine," She blurted out, as if speaking to the vacant room.

Attempting to shake off her despondency, she decided to rest her eyes and patiently wait for Daniel's return, hoping for an explanation.

Her dozing state was interrupted by the distinct beeping sound of the door unlocking. Someone was inputting the passcode, and Juliette's heart raced in anticipation with the realization that Daniel had r