Chapter 4

Starting last month, Liam began to come home less frequently. At first, he would return home very late at night. Then it progressed to not seeing him for four or five days at a time. This time, he hadn't been home for a whole week.

Every time I called, it would take a long time for him to answer. Sometimes, the call would be directly hung up or go unanswered.

Initially, I still believed he was working overtime, but with the same excuse repeatedly, even a fool wouldn't believe it anymore.

Finally, today, I couldn't stand it and secretly went to his company. Sure enough, he wasn't there.

Then I called his secretary, who hesitantly gave me the name of a couple's restaurant. I had a bad feeling about this.

In the end, I saw Liam and Stella intimately embracing each other at the hotel. They were holding hands, snuggling close and whispering to each other.

I walked directly towards them, but I froze when I saw that face that could easily be mistaken for mine. I also ignored Liam's momentary panic and embarrassment upon seeing me.

After what seemed like an eternity, Stella walked towards me with a smile. She extended her hand and said, "You must be Nora. Thank you for taking care of Liam for me all these years."