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Chapter 2

Author: Lynette Woods
I was about to reply when the door opened. Rachel came in with a bouquet of flowers and a basket of fruits.

“Sorry to disturb you, Mr. and Mrs. Gayes. I’m here to visit Mrs. Gayes on behalf of the company.”

Rachel had been working for Victor for three years now. He was full of praise for her every time he mentioned her.

She was sexy, smart, and good at reading people. She had scored many contracts for the company, and Victor was fond of anyone who could earn the company money. The same went for me.

Victor just nodded coolly at her in lieu of a reply, his gaze never leaving me. I knew this was all just a show they were putting on to trick me.

“Thanks. I need some rest now.” I turned away, assuming Rachel would take the hint and leave. However, she grabbed a chair and sat next to Victor.

Victor massaged my back tenderly, while Rachel actually stood up and massaged his shoulders. The three of us caught the nurses’ attention as they gave us sideways looks.

Victor did not reject Rachel’s advances. In fact, he seemed to enjoy her preferential treatment.

The nurses left the room quietly, but I knew they would be full of gossip once they were out of earshot.

Rachel’s hands began to wander down Victor’s shoulders, creeping down to his chest and pausing on his abs. Victor frowned and glared at her, but Rachel only grew bolder as though receiving the green light.

Her hands weaved between his buttons, her soft touch pressed against his belly. Victor’s hands pressed down harder on my back.

I squeezed my eyes shut, not daring to move. I even fought to keep my breathing even.

Victor thought I had fallen asleep for real, so he pulled his hands back and pinched Rachel’s waist instead. Rachel leaned in for a kiss which Victor happily accepted.

My eyes narrowed, and I watched everything through the reflection in the window. My tears gradually drenched my pillow.

Victor seemed to be getting worked up. After a brief but passionate kiss, he glanced at me and dragged Rachel out of the room.

I held my breath and followed them to another room. The half-open door seemed to be mocking me, telling me how false Victor’s love had been.

Inside the room, Victor held Rachel by the throat, pressing her onto the bed. “I warned you not to try anything funny in front of Nina!”

Rachel giggled, her hands still fondling Victor’s chest teasingly. “But you’ve been with her for so long! The baby and I miss you…

“Don’t you want to have some fun here, Victor? You booked the entire floor, so no one will notice!”

Victor did not refuse. Rachel brought his hands down to her chest, and Victor bent down to kiss her neck.

“Be gentle, okay? The baby’s still tiny…”

“Shut up, don’t talk to me about self-restraint!”

I did not dare to watch anymore. When I turned and ran, I could still hear their moans echoing in my ears.

I never imagined they would dare to do it right under my noses like that. Reality was like a KO punch, knocking me to the ground.

I lay spreadeagled on the corridor floor, a pathetic mess.

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