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Liam parked the car. Entering the house, I found Chloe in pajamas, sprawled on the sofa with a bowl of snacks, watching TV.
I thought you went to the party,” I said pointedly.
Chloe smirked, feigning bashfulness. “Oh, Serenity, I forgot to mention, I had a fight with my boyfriend, so I went to the party to make him jealous.” She dramatically lowered her neckline, revealing a constellation of kisses. “He got incredibly jealous and… well, let’s just say we got passionate in the car. Three times!”
My nails dug into my palms. I took a deep breath. “When did you even get a boyfriend? I never knew.”
Chloe shrugged, nonchalant. “Three months ago.”
The timing hit me like a blow. Three months ago-when she moved in. Coincidence? Hardly. It was all too clear now: she’d been with Liam from the very beginning.
My breath hitched. Before I could speak, strong arms encircled my shoulders.
Liam entered, his voice soothing.”Serenity, you’re exhausted. I’ll run you a bath. Get some rest, okay?”
was practically shoved into the bathroom. Reaching for clean clothes, I realized I’d forgotten them.
Opening the door, a searing image seared itself into my brain.
Liam was roughly pulling Chloe’s pajamas down, pinning her to the sofa. His hands were around her waist, his kisses trailing from her collarbone lownward. Chloe was arching, moaning.
Liam…lighter! Serenity’s in the shower! Didn’t we finish… in the car?”
His grip tightened, her moans turning into whimpers.
Shut up!” he growled. “And don’t you dare see another man!”
Chloe smirked, catching my eye.
Fine, I won’t. I’m all yours.” She purred,”Mr. Jealous!”
couldn’t bear it anymore. I grabbed my clothes and slammed the bathroom door shut.
ubmerged in the water, the scene replayed in my mind.
even years ago, on our honeymoon, I’d glanced at a man with amazing abs on the beach. Liam had stormed off, confining me to our suite for seven lays. Seven days of relentless passion that left us both exhausted.
Afterwards, he’d held me, his eyes red-rimmed.”Serenity, I want everything they have, don’t look at anyone else, don’t leave me.”
‘d promised never to look at another man again.
And now, he was doing the same thing with Chloe.
Emerging from the bath, only Liam remained. On the table sat a bowl of fruit and a steaming mug of ginger tea.
de offered it to me. “Your period is due soon. I made some ginger tea to ease the cramps.”
The gesture felt hollow. His performance was flawless. One minute, he’s with Chloe; the next, he’s the devoted husband,
The question gnawed at me, keeping me awake. Just as I was drifting off, Liam cried out.
‘Serenity!”
He woke up, frantically searching. Finding me, he pulled me close. “Serenity, don’t leave!”
I stiffened. “What’s wrong?”
He looked terrified.”I had a nightmare. You were leaving me. Thank God it was just a dream. You’re here.”
I wanted to tell him I wouldn’t be here for much longer.
Perhaps because of the dream, Liam insisted on taking me to work. I refused, but his pleas were relentless. I finally gave in.
In his office, his desk was covered with photos of himself. He hugged me from behind, nuzzling my neck. “So many women try to hit on me. These
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photos seem to help. Don’t worry, honey, your husband is very faithful.”
I said nothing. His assistant knocked, announcing a meeting.
Liam reluctantly let me go and told me to wander around.
I wandered the floors. Around noon, my phone rang. It was Immigration.
“Mrs. Sterling, we need you to sign a document in person.”
Before I could answer, I heard a familiar voice.
“What immigration?!”
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Olivia Harris is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy DaisyNovel. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.