Chapter 40

SHE CHEATS

Lana pov

“Please clarify whether you would rather have a husband or boyfriend who is unfaithful. I find it perplexing why men choose to cheat.” I stated this plainly while searching through the bookshelf near my office desk. My eyes scanned the room, looking for a specific document that should have been on the shelf, but it was nowhere to be found.

“What do you mean by an unfaithful husband or boyfriend? Are you even considering your question?” Her tone dripped with sarcasm as she spoke, her attention focused on her phone, a smile indicating she was likely chatting with someone.

In an attempt to capture her attention, I tossed a book in her direction, prompting her to lazily lift her gaze. “What is it, Lana? You pose a question I can't answer, so please let me be.”

“No, I can't, sweetheart, because that foolish boyfriend of yours, who is so mindlessly keeping you company, is a complete cheat, " I replied gruffly, snapping my fingers in front of her as if she were my conce