Chapter 1 Breadcrumbs of Clues 2 As night fell , I could finally relax after putting my daughter to bed . I grabbed my phone and mindlessly scrolled through TikTok when a street fashion live broadcast caught my eye . 7 I straightened up and focused on the screen , but the host had already switched the camera angle . My heart pounded , and my hands started to feel clammy as I held my phone . I checked the time and confirmed it was a live broadcast happening in the same city . Then I hurriedly exited TikTok and video - called my husband , Matthew Murphy . He was supposed to be on a three - day business trip in Canta , yet I just saw him on the live broadcast with another woman in his arms . The phone rang for a long while before he finally answered the call . 3 Matthew's camera shook slightly , and his handsome face appeared on my phone's screen . He greeted me warmly , " Hey , honey ! " 2 " Where are you ? " I asked urgently as my eyes scanned the footage from his end . He looked like he was in a corridor of a restaurant , and he was wearing a white shirt and tie . However , the figure I saw in the live broadcast wore a gray windbreaker . B " I'm having dinner with a client . I came out to answer your call . What's up ? Is there something wrong ? Is Ava asleep ? " He asked . " Are you in Canta ? " I sidestepped his question and asked again , ॥ " Of course I am . Why ? Is something wrong ? " He looked at me seriously through the camera , full of curiosity . " Oh ! It's ... nothing ! " I mumbled absent - mindedly , then asked , " When are you coming home ? " " Soon ... I'll be back once I wrap things up here . Do you miss me ? " Matthew smiled 1/3 Chus for Breadcrures Clues +25 Bonus affectionately at me , full of love . " I'll try to come home as soon as possible . It's getting late . Go to bed early , okay ? I still have things to attend to . Bye ! " 2 He blew a kiss to me and then hung up the call . I held my phone , stunned and annoyed at myself for being suspicious . Matthew was an extraordinary , handsome , and doting husband , even though he was just a pauper when we first met . Although he was from an ordinary family with a sickly younger sister from the city , I chose him among my many admirers because of his looks . After graduation , I used my parents ' house as collateral to start a supply company with him and stayed by his side . Matthew was responsible for sourcing while I tirelessly dealt with clients to the point I almost suffered from gastric bleeding . Fortunately , the company grew and began thriving . 3 When I got pregnant , I decided to stop and entrusted the company to my husband while I focused on raising our child and managing our home . 2 Ava , our daughter , had turned four . We led a comfortable and well - off life as a family of three , which people were envious of . 1 Matthew felt so guilty that we didn't have a wedding ceremony that he promised to provide for me and make up for any grievances I suffered . How could such a husband cheat ? I pursed my lips and smiled , realizing I had watched too many TV shows that evoked such ridiculous thoughts . When I laid back in bed , I still thought about the fleeting figure on the TikTok live . 2 I must have been thinking about Matthew too much . Also , the windbreaker looked familiar as it was the one I had ironed for him before his business trip . That meant the man in the live stream wore the same one , which confused me . 2 Matthew returned early the following day and brought many delicious treats for Ava . He hugged us both affectionately , creating a heartwarming atmosphere . I rushed to the kitchen happily to prepare several of his favorite dishes as a reward . 2/3 +25 Bonus Matthew glanced at me as we sat to eat and casually said , " There's a strong smell of oil here . Why don't you go take a shower ? " I calmly sniffed , then smiled proudly , saying , " That's the smell of good food . Don't you like the smell of food ? " He chuckled as he lovingly ruffled my hair . Then he stuffed some food into my mouth and gave Ava a piece too . " All right , my sweethearts . Let's all eat ! " After dinner , I quickly put Ava to bed and then showered . I inched closer to Matthew and flirtatiously asked , " Do I still smell like oil? " Matthew smiled and affectionately pinched me . " I've missed you so much , sweetheart ! " 3 He pulled me toward the bed right away without giving me a chance to respond . Also , he seemed particularly enthusiastic today . When we finished , I smiled and watched his tall figure approach the bathroom . As I was about to clean up , his phone on the bedside table flashed , indicating he had received a WhatsApp message . 2 I glanced at it and froze . 8 Comments Support Share