rk froze for a moment and instinctively said, “But you always buy these flowers when you go to the florist.”
N looked away, rk had probably forgotten that he had given her Jullet roses the day he confessed. It didn’t matter anymore. If he could betray their rtionship, it was no surprise that he couldn’t remember such a small detail.
“That was in the past.”
She walked past him directly to the bedroom. She could feel his gaze on her, but she no longer cared if her words hurt him.
After changing clothes anding downstairs, the housekeeper had already set dinner on the table. “Mr. and Mrs. Sumner, dinner is ready.”
N nodded and went straight to the table, starting to eat without even ncing at rk.
rk frowned but said nothing, silently sitting across from her.
The housekeeper, Patricia Bambra, noticed the tension between them and guessed they had argued. She picked up the flowers from the coffee table, smiling at N. “Mrs. Sumner, should I arrange these flowers in your room as usual?”
“No, just throw them away.”
In the past, even when they argued, N had never been this cold. Patricia was momentarily at a loss and looked toward rk.
Without lifting his head, rk said indifferently, “Do as <b>she </b>says. Throw them away.”
Patricia regretted her words, realizing she had said the wrong thing. She quickly put the flowers down and retreated to the kitchen. After a moment’s hesitation, she sent a message to rk’s mother, feeling that this argument was different from the ones before.
After dinner, N got up and headed back to the bedroom. Just as she was about to close the door, a hand stopped it.
“N, are you nning to stay this cold to me forever? We’re supposed to spend our lives together–Id rather you hit or scold me than give me the silent treatment.”
N remained expressionless as she looked up at rk, noting his helpless expression, just like after their past arguments when he would try to coax her.
He always tried to downy his behavior<b>, </b>exploiting her soft heart to gain‘ forgiveness.
After eight years together, she knew him too well. Forgiving him this time would only lead to countless future betrayals. Once someone crossed the line, they’d only bring deeper hurt each time.
“If it were me who cheated, could you remain calm and even forgive me so quickly?”
rk’s grip tightened on the door handle, his veins bulging. His eyes were filled with anger and at dangerous intent. If he ever saw N with another man, he knew he wouldn’t be able to stop himself from killing that man.
N found his sudden cold demeanor amusing. “See? You can’t do it yourself, so don’t force it on others.”
rk looked at her and said deliberately, “N, I will give you time to ept this, but you need to understand that I will never let you go.”
He knew N <b>was </b>job hunting to prepare for leaving him, but he was determined to show her that all her efforts were in vain.
rk’s eyes, filled with possessiveness and obsession, made N’s heart lurch, and a chill ran down her spine. She knew that beneath his gentle facade, he could be uncontroble. If she insisted on a <b>divorce</b>, things would not end well between them.
When rk saw the fear in N’s eyes, he realized he had scared her and softened his expression. “Don’t be afraid. As long as you stay by my side, I won’t hurt you<b>.</b><b>” </b>
He reached out to tuck a stray hair behind her ear, but she instinctively stepped back, leaving his hand hanging in the air.
The tension hung for a few seconds before rk casually retracted his hand.
*I’m going on a business trip tomorrow for half a month. When Ie back, I’ll move back into the bedroom. Be ready for it.”
N closed the door, her back already damp with sweat. She understood his message–he was giving her two weeks to ept and forgive his infidelity.
She needed to move out as soon as possible.
Her phone chimed with a message from Park Pharmaceuticals‘ HR department. She had been hired, though the sry was lower than she had hoped.
With no better options, she confirmed her start date for the following Monday and immediately contacted the real estate agent.
The next day, N signed a one–year lease for an apartment, paying three months‘ rent upfront. After paying, she had only a few hundred left in her ount.
She didn’t rush back home but instead bought cleaning supplies and thoroughly cleaned the new By noon, she was exhausted but felt aplished seeing the tidy apartment.
Over the next few days, N packed her belongings at the vi.
On Saturday, Vrie came to help her move.
Patricia was puzzled when she saw N with a suitcase. “Mrs. Sumner… are you going on a trip?” N shook her head, smiling. “I’m moving out. Thank you for taking care of me all these years.” Patricia was taken aback. She had sensed something was wrong between N and rk. They used to spend so much time together, but recently they barely interacted. Besides, N hadn’t called rk once while he was away on business, unlike before when she would call him every night.
“Mrs. Sumner… did you and Mr. Sumner have a fight?”
N’s hand tightened on the suitcase handle. After a few seconds, she replied softly, “Not really. I found a job, and living outside will be more convenient.”
With that, she nodded politely to Patricia and walked out without looking back.
Watching her leave, Patricia felt a growing sense of unease and quickly called rk.
“Mr. Sumner<b>, </b>Mrs, Sumner just left with a suitcase!”
rk was escorting a business partner to the elevator when he received the call. The words made his smile freeze, and his mood darkened instantly. He hadn’t expected N to leave while he was away!
“Got it.” Ending the call, rk quickly called N.
N wasn’t surprised to see rk’s name on the screen. She knew he’d be informed the moment she left
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Pressing her lips together, she answered the call.
As soon as it connected, rk’s angry voice came through. “N, I don’t agree with you moving out. Go home immediately!”