Chapter 5

Grace’s POV

"Are you crazy?"

I didn't understand this man's way of thinking. How could he not agree with me to keep what happened to us a secret? Does he want everyone to know what happened?

No, he doesn't. I didn't want any of this to happen.

The man, Chase, just looked at me with a faint smile that made me even more annoyed with him. He looked so calm like nothing had happened.

"Aren't you afraid of everyone finding out about our affair?" I asked again, and this time, I said the word 'cheating' because I thought we had slept together, and that would indicate that he and I had an illicit relationship.

Chase shrugged his shoulders. "I don't care about the family's reputation or the cheap gossip that will spread and make them lose face."

I couldn't believe he was saying such a thing.

Then Chase continued his words again. "I don't even care what other people think of me."

Oh, my goodness... how am I supposed to deal with all this? Even that guy didn't care about what happened to us. That man seemed to have no feelings at all.

I bit my lip, looking desperate. I couldn't be as calm as him, who seemed to have no burden whatsoever. This was about me and my marriage to Jhon.

"Tell me, what should I do to be free of you, Chase?" I asked in a tone that sounded very desperate.

Chase looked at me coldly, and his face showed no expression.

"You and I will remain involved in this relationship, which will only end when I get tired of you."

His words were enough to make me freeze. I stared wide-eyed at the man. How could he possibly decide like that?

"You can't do that to me."

Chase was still flat. "Of course I can."

I shook my head as I looked down with an expression of annoyance, anger, and disgust at this situation.

"When are you going to get tired of me?" I knew this was a stupid question. I was losing focus because I didn't think anything was right.

The man's head shook. "I can't be sure when I'll tire of you, Grace."

I sighed heavily and leaned against the door. Was he trying to play a trick on me?

I shook my head softly. I was at my wit's end and couldn't help but agree to his decision.

"Alright, I agree. But, I want us to keep this relationship a secret." I made a pitiable face at him, hoping he would understand what I feared.

Chase shook his head slowly. "I can't guarantee that this relationship will remain a secret if someone finds out."

I closed my eyes. It's so hard, but I realise that this is my stupidity and not Chase's fault entirely.

"Give me your contacts." He reached out with his hand, asking me to give him my cell phone.

I gave him my phone, and he grabbed it and typed something on it.

"You can contact me anytime you need me. I'll always be there for you." His hand reached out to me again, and he handed me my cell phone this time.

I grabbed my phone and gave him an annoyed look. "Let me out."

Chase stepped closer to me. His hand holding the key opened the door for me. After the door opened, I left the place in a hurry.

I could see Chase's cold gaze as I exited his house. His face looked flat, but I knew that he had many cruel plans to carry out. I just want to get away from him. He's a very creepy guy, and it's bad luck that I'm in an illicit relationship with him.

The taxi carrying me stopped in front of the courtyard of the house where I lived with Jhon. Uneasy, I immediately exited the yellow vehicle and walked quickly to the house. Since the dress I wore last night was no longer appropriate, I put on Chase's gym clothes. I wrung my hands, worried he'd see me coming home like this.

I hoped to get into the house quickly and change into my room before meeting anyone.

However, what I saw inside the house really surprised me. That man was home, and he didn't show a happy expression when he saw me.

Being home this late in the afternoon was very unusual for him. Jhon usually came home late at night and spent time with his mistress.

"Where have you been?" Jhon walked up to me with a hardened look on his face. His eyes scanned the clothes I was wearing. "And, what are you wearing, Grace? Are you cheating on me behind my back?"

I'm so completely unprepared for this that I can feel my heart beating fast. I shook my head weakly and tried to find the right sentence to reply to his accusation.

"You want to get back at me by dating another man and sleeping with him. Is that right, Grace?" Jhon's voice sounded very mocking to me.

"You misunderstand this, Jhon." I tried to act calm, even though inside, I was feeling very panicked and messed up.

Jhon's expression was angry, and his eyes glared at me. Suddenly, he lunged at me and grabbed my hair with great force.

"Let go of me, Jhon. You're hurting me." I held his hand back from pulling out all my hair.

"Tell me, who is the man you're with, Grace?" Jhon's grip on my hair grew stronger.

With all my might, I pushed at Jhon's chest until he stepped back as his grip on my hair loosened.

I winced in pain. But, a second later, I looked at him sarcastically. I couldn't wait to face Jhon who hurt me so much.

"Yes, you're right. I was with a guy." I challenged him fearlessly.

Hearing my words, Jhon's face hardened even more. He was angry. However, I didn't care; it was enough that he had treated me unfairly in our marriage. It was time for me to fight back and protect myself.

"Do you know why I did that, Jhon? Do you know why? Because you ignored me, you belittled my status as your wife. Do you think I'm a woman not worth wanting? You're wrong, Jhon. Others want me more."

Jhon seemed to get angrier and I didn't expect him to slap me across the face and say some harsh words to me. "You bitch. You useless woman."

I held my cheeks, which felt very hot from his slap. But I wasn't going to cry anymore. Then I looked back at him boldly. "Divorce me, Jhon."

Jhon laughed and shook his head. "You think I'll let you go that easily, Grace?"

He looked absolutely disgusting in my eyes. The man I thought loved me so much was nothing but a loser.

"If you refuse to divorce me, you will endure the humiliation of the shame of your unfaithfulness," I warned him in a voice full of emphasis.

Jhon laughed again. "You're threatening me?"

My lips trembled, but I wouldn't be afraid of him anymore. "Yeah, you think I'm messing around?”