Chapter 6

I looked at him, speechless. "What's there to explain? You both like each other, so you should be together."

"It's not like that! There's nothing between Avery and me. I just lent her that shirt because she spilled her drink! There were plenty of people at the company who can testify for us. We have no secret affair. If you don't like it, I'll make her take it off now. Rosie, we've been married for so many years. Don't you trust me at all?" Charles's frantic behavior caught the attention of onlookers.

I could not bear the humiliation. "Charles, please stop acting immature. Let's deal with whatever issue we have after I finish my work."

A year ago, I faced Charles in a similar frenzy when I caught him and Avery exiting the couples' hall at the cinema entrance. At that time, Charles dismissed me with the same impatience.

Charles appeared to recall that moment as well. I noticed a mix of guilt and remorse on his face, but I chose to disregard the disappointment in his gaze and departe