Chapter 56

Damn!! This hurt! It hurt so badly. But well…" It's all good." Roberts shrugged. "Guess I came late!" He smiled and sipped his coffee.

Elodre chuckled softly. Her eyes were still glittering with tears. Chills were driving down her spine. With her trembling fingers, the mug clinked against the saucer as she raised it to sip her coffee.

Gently brushing her hand with his fingers on the table, he said, "I believe your husband is a good man," He shrugged. "I know it's hard…but just take it easy, okay? Surely, everything would be fine. We all know Mr. Brooks is a man with a good reputation. Many people have testified about that…so…you just gotta give him some time…and hopefully, everything will get better."

Gazing directly into his eyes, Elodre's face lit up a bit. His words were so sweet and soothing. She hasn't heard words like this for centuries now. It was only Cayden who used to encourage her like this…until…

Tears began to flow freely down her reddened cheeks again and she sniffled. She needed her husband. He's hurt her so badly and she needs his comfort. She wants to be cuddled in his arms once again. She was just so empty. He's the only one with the key to her joy. He is her joy…her everything. "I…I'm nothing without my husband. I love him so much." She quivered, gazing at Roberts with so much grief in her watery eyes.

Smiling, he said, "I know. I know. He loves you too, Elodre. I assure you." Not like he knows anything about her marriage.

Oh, this guy…this guy. He's so sweet. A smile pulled her red thin lips but it slowly vanished. "It…it doesn't feel like that anymore, Roberts. I just feel so disgus…"

"Hey, Elodre," He squeezed her hand gently. "Don't say that. A warm and virtuous lady like you can never disgust a man. Comm'n!"

But Cayden has forgotten all about that. She thought. "My husband goes furious whenever he sets his eyes on me," She wept. "I…I…dunno h…how to please him anymore. I…I feel like a complete failure." She was all ruddy with agony.

Roberts just wanna hug and kiss her tiny red juicy lips. He just wants to hold her. "Nah, I strongly disagree with you, Elodre. You ain't no fuckin failure. I see strong will in you. Look, darl, crying all day won't change a thing. You have to give him some time to gather his thoughts. Give him some time to think straight, okay?"

Stretching his right hand over the table, he brushed off her tears with his fingers. Oh my!! Her cheeks were so delicate. She feels just like a baby. "I now understand why you chose we sit out at noon. I was kinda curious though cause I know it's weird to sit out at noon. Never knew you just…you know."

"Yeah," She sipped her coffee.

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Despite being engrossed in his work with his laptop, Cayden just couldn't take Heather off his mind. God knows he wouldn't have slapped her if she'd not mentioned his wife. How dare she talk about Elodre in such a manner?! She even had the goddamn nerve to call Elodre a bitch?! Oh, fuckin no!! He is ready to strangle whoever dares to insult his wife!! He thought, huffing in rage.

Damn!! He punched the table and rested his elbows on it, poking his fingers into his hair. But the fact that Elodre had the nerve!! The fuckin nerve to cheat on him was driving him nuts! Fuckin nuts!! Dammit!! He cursed savagely, hitting the table with his fists.

She dared to sleep with another man while he was away?! He thought furiously. His thick arch-shaped brows were furrowed and veins striped on his forehead. She even has a child for Weston!! And she never mentioned it thinking she could fool him???!! Heck!!!

He was huffing in rage, his eyes blazing fiercely. He looked wild as restlessness was pricking all over him. Gritting his teeth, he punched the table brutally again, hitting his laptop.

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Elodre gasped in astonishment once she opened the door and saw how stunningly furnished the room was. Her gray eyes darting, she observed the new elegant setting of the room. Her mirror and chair have been replaced! Cayden has replaced them! She thought.

Wow!!

The new glass table was even more expensive than the other. She never expected this! Everything was so flawless and luxurious.

Mildly, she shut the door and leaned against it. Swallowing hard, she blew out heavily. She just couldn't help the emptiness in her. She couldn't resist her hunger for Cayden. Oh God…she's so lonely.

Burning tears stung her eyes and began to roll down freely.

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With a bottle of froth in one hand, Samantha was operating her laptop with the other hand while sitting on the bed in her luxurious bedroom.

Her phone was lying close to the laptop. Gulping down her drink, she picked up the phone and unlocked it. She zoomed the picture of Elodre with that guy at the coffee shop and studied it for a while.

Shortly, she forwarded the photo to her sisters and their mom via WhatsApp. Hailey was online and had viewed the message. In a few seconds, Hailey video-called her.

"Are you fuckin kidding right now, sis?" Hailey raised a brow.

"I'm ain't, Hailey," Samantha said and gulped her drink. "I was at the coffee shop with Jigyasa when Elodre walked in with the guy…and you can imagine the shock in her eyes when she saw me."

Hailey shook her head. "Mom was right about her, then."

"Yeah, she was," Samantha said, falling backward on the bed and raising her hand to view her sister properly. "But Cayden never believed it."

"He even cut us off because of her," Hailey said and sighed.

"Are you back from work yet? Cause it appears you're lying on the bed as well," Samantha said, pushing the empty bottle with one hand so that it rolled to the opposite side.

"I didn't even go to work today," Hailey said.

"Why?" Samantha raised a brow.

"Man!" Hailey said. "Just quite under the weather though. But, have you told Mom about seeing Elodre with another guy?"

"Of course, Hailey," Samantha said. "But she hasn't replied yet."

"Thought you called her," Hailey raised a brow.

"Nope," Samantha said. "I just sent it to her on WhatsApp too."

"So," Hailey said. "What do you wanna do about the photo thing? Have you shown it to Cayden?"

"Comm'n Hailey," Samantha shook her head. "You think I have the nerve to mention this to Cayden? Oh no! I won't dare. He'd surely kill me."

Hailey chuckled. "What about Weston?"

"Weston has nothing to do with this, Hailey," Samantha said. "And you know he got Elodre's fuckin back as well."

"So, what will you do about it?" Hailey asked.

"Trust me," Samantha smirked. "I don't lack what to do with this shit. You know I never run outta plans…"

"Hmm, Sam," Hailey said. So long as it was Sam, Hailey was sure there was an impending disaster. "Well," She shrugged. "Just don't get your ass into trouble, Sam."

"Never," Samantha said.

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Elodre jerked, sitting up on the bed immediately upon hearing the sudden slam of the door. She shuddered terribly upon Cayden's wild appearance as he shot a glare at her.

She began to tremble as her eyes sparked with fright.

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