Chapter 90: Foolish-Looking flaunt
These days, Robert seemed to be possessed. He would come home on time, and on weekends, he even brought Lilly home, giving us a rare family reunion that left me with mixed emotions.
Watching the three children playing around the house, I fantasized about how good it would be if nothing had changed.
Sometimes, I truly wished this was just a nightmare, but I knew deep down that there was no going back.
Another thing that made me extremely nervous, my nerves stretched to the limit, was Robert’s condition. I was convinced that he had contracted a sexually transmitted infection.
Recently, he had been running a fever for no apparent reason. Each time, he would take some fever-reducing medication, and it would go away. I, insincerely, urged him to go to the hospital, but I went along with his wishes, agreeing we would go after he finished his work!
I also took advantage of his fever, keeping him at a distance from the children, not letting Robert get too close to them.
These days, Sherry and her sister also seemed to get along well on the surface, appearing to have no issues.
Ever since Sherry discovered me rummaging through the car in the middle of the night last time, my intuition told me that Robert’s suspicions about me had not diminished.
He continued to test me, deliberately placing the two phones within my sight, but I turned a blind eye, completely ignoring them. Robert even asked me to hand him the phone, and I handed it over without hesitation, never giving it a second glance.
Until Monday when he sent Lilly back to school, everything returned to normal. Robert mentioned he had to go to Whitby for a business trip.
I knew deep down that he was probably going to Amelia’s place.
This move made me ecstatic. It was time for him to get closer to Amelia. I even played the role of a caring wife, reminding him to stay safe, drink less, rest more, and avoid staying up late, after all, he hadn’t fully recovered from his cold.
In reality, I was overjoyed, especially since I had finally sent the big gift I prepared for Amelia.
I called Albert to verify, and sure enough, the person watching him replied, confirming that he went to the residential area where Amelia lived. I asked him to pass the message to Adam.
In the afternoon, when I went to pick up Oliver, Amelia unexpectedly came over to greet me. She looked rosy and radiant, like a flower refreshed by rain and dew.
It was evident that she came to flaunt in front of me. I played along and asked, “Why do you look so good today?”
She couldn’t conceal her triumph and said to me, “My husband is back from his business trip!”
I followed up, “Why didn’t he come to pick up the children with you?”
“I didn’t let him come. He just got back and needs to rest!” Amelia said with contentment, “He’s too lazy to move after coming back, lying in bed all the time!”
“Absence makes the love grow stronger, right? You have to take good care of him!” I teased deliberately.
“Ah! There’s nothing I can do. My husband asked me to prepare for a second child, and I’m contemplating!” She looked proud, “He insists on having another daughter. Daisy, what do you think?”Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
“Go for it! Girls are very different from boys! Seize the opportunity while you’re still young!” I encouraged generously, feeling absolute schadenfreude inside.
Thinking about having a second child? You should be more concerned about yourself!
“That’s true. I’ll listen to you and strive to have another daughter!” Amelia smiled with deep meaning.
“You have to hurry!” I urged.
She laughed even more joyfully, and the look in her eyes towards me was full of hidden intentions. I understood; she was treating me as a fool! This was exactly what I wanted, and the one laughing in the end would undoubtedly be me!
Watching her happily take away the children, waving at me from a distance, I raised the corners of my mouth. I took out my phone and called Scarlette.
Scarlette chuckled as she listened and replied, “Then I’ll find them something else to do!”