Chapter 11 Tempest in the City

The scandal unleashed a storm in the city, yet the central figure of our tale remained solemn for several days. Debby cautiously remarked, "I believe our pretense lacked authenticity. Letitia loves you deeply. Upon hearing the news, she is likely suspecting and questioning you. Her silence may indicate disbelief in the reports."

Arvin furrowed his brow. "What else do I have to do?"

After a while, Debby exited the room.

Her countenance darkened entirely, and she muttered under her breath, "Bitch, do you think you can threaten my position in his heart by playing hard to get? Dream on!

"No one can take away what belongs to me."

I happened to hear these words when I woke up. Recently, I had become increasingly drowsy, with more time spent in slumber than in wakefulness.

Yet, I grasped the unfolding events.

I perceived a resemblance between the present Debby and my past self, ensnared in suspicion, bitterness, and envy.

That night, Arvin did not return home. Instead, both he and Deb