Chapter 86

I suspected that Cindy had indeed said those things to Max. Given her lack of shame when confronting me, it came as no surprise that she could stoop to such levels.

Curious, I asked Max, "So, how did you respond to Cindy?"

Max replied, "Honestly, honey, I was scared... but I have to admit, the affair was thrilling. However, it also filled me with guilt. I was actually relieved when you became pregnant and the doctor advised against intimacy due to the risks. Otherwise, how could I face you, let alone engage in intimacy?"

In that moment, I felt genuine gratitude towards him. Just the thought of him having sex with me after he was in bed with her made me feel sick!

Luckily, we never had any intimate moments after that.

"Sometimes, Cindy would curl up in my arms and look at me. When our eyes met, it would remind me of the night I proposed to you and the way you gazed at me. Honey, that look was pure love, something only a deeply in love person would show. In that moment, I felt both