Chapter 106

Sukoon stepped into her dimly lit bedroom, her eyes immediately drawn to the empty spot beside her on the bed. The clock on the bedside table showed it was well past midnight, and her husband hadn't returned from work yet. Worried lines creased her forehead, but she tried to keep calm. He had been working long hours lately, but he always made it a point to inform her if he was going to be late.

After a moment of hesitation, she decided to freshen up and wait for him. She slipped out of her work clothes and put on a comfortable nightdress, the soft fabric soothing against her skin. Her thoughts wandered as she brushed her hair, wondering if he was facing extra workload or if something unexpected had come up.

As she settled onto the couch in the living room, Sukoon tried calling him, but his phone went straight to voicemail. Her anxiety grew, and she found herself pacing the room, glancing at the clock with each step. She tried not to let her mind wander into the realm of worst-case sce