Chapter 8 Unexpected Company I forced myself out of bed the following day . The dark circles around my eyes were horrible , and Matthew noticed them . He asked in surprise , ( ( The following day , I forced myself out of bed . My dark circles were horrible . Matthew saw my haggard face and asked in surprise , " Are you sick , Coco ? Why do you look so pale ? " " You kept me up all night , " I retorted , not in the mood for pleasantries . He was stunned but hugged me with a shy grin . " No more drinking for you . Exercise is better instead since it helps with sleep . " I didn't know why , but my stomach churned when I heard his words . I rushed to the bathroom , vomiting and crying . Matthew rushed in behind me and patted my back . " What's wrong with you ? Maybe I should take you to the hospital . " 2 I pushed him away and lied , " It's nothing . I just didn't sleep well . You should take Ava to kindergarten . I'll be fine once I rest a bit more . " 3 He lifted and laid me back on the bed , pulling the blanket over me . " Then get some sleep while I send Ava to school . If you don't feel well , just call me , okay ? " _ ・ I nodded and listened to my husband and daughter's chatter get softer as they left . Finally , they closed the door behind them , and I left the bed to run to the window . I watched Matthew enter the car with my excited daughter . I didn't look away until Matthew drove out of the gated community . My eyes teared up as I wondered if only everything could return to how it was before . Afterward , I changed into my jeans and t - shirt and tied my hair into a ponytail before slipping on a cap . Then I went to the cafe across from Galar Tower and found the most strategic spot facing the entrance . I knew it was foolish , but I thought it was the most efficient way , However , I returned home empty - handed for three consecutive days . I couldn't even 173 +25 Bonus see Matthew because I overlooked one crucial detail . He often used the underground parking , which had a direct passage to the lobby . I only realized this on the fourth day . Just as I thought I was at a loss , I saw Matthew hurrying out of the building with his phone . He seemed to be talking on the phone as he headed toward Crowne Square . My heart raced as I got up and followed him from a distance . It was not lunchtime , and he didn't leave in his car , so I knew he wasn't going far . He crossed the road at an intersection ahead and entered a cafe with quaint decorations and an elegant environment . It was the perfect palace for elites in the surrounding commercial district to hang out and discuss business here . I guessed Matthew was meeting someone there and glanced at the floor - to - ceiling windows , wondering if I should follow him inside . Just then , I saw someone sitting by the window on the second floor . The person wore a stunning rose - pink professional pantsuit , looking bold and graceful . It was Ivanna . She looked more beautiful than usual today . 1 I chuckled and thought it was a coincidence that she was there too . It meant I wouldn't have to put in much effort since Ivanna could see who Matthew was with . With that thought in mind , I picked up my phone and called her . 2 I saw Ivanna pick up the phone , but I was surprised to see Matthew at the window . I watched as Ivanna signaled Matthew to stay quiet before her voice came through the phone , " Are you bored or something ? " Those words struck my nerves . If this had happened in the past , I might've considered it playful teasing between friends and would've readily responded , but now I detected mockery behind her words . It hurt more than seeing her with Matthew . I asked , " Where are you ? " " I'm in a meeting at the office . I'll call you back later . " I saw Ivanna gazing at 2/3 pausan Roomapo fed Company +25 Bonus Matthew as she spoke . Her answer left me speechless . After all , I never expected my best friend to do this to me . Comments 曲 Support Share