Chapter 2 At 7 p.m. , Gavin came home . He was holding a bouquet of roses . " Sweetheart , I brought you flowers . " Ever since we got married , Gavin had made it a point to bring me flowers roularly . But even with such a clear display of affection , he still cheated on me . I didn't say a word , simply placing the flowers in a vase . Then I watched as Gavin began undressing to take a shower . Piece by piece , his clothes came off , but the gray boxers were nowhere to be seen . I didn't ask . I just sat in the living room reading post - abortion care instructions . It wasn't until Gavin came out of the bathroom , wrapped in a towel , and stood behind me . " Sweetheart , what's got you so engrossed ? " He wrapped his arms around my waist , pressing soft , lingering kisses along my neck I forced a casual smile and locked my phone . " Nothing , just reading up on pregnancy precautions . " Gavin didn't press further and kissed the top of my head . " You're working so hard , sweetheart . " " When this little troublemaker comes out , I'll definitely teach him a lesson ! " Gavin spoke to himself , a playful tone in his voice . I simply smiled faintly without responding . It wasn't long before he noticed something was off . " Sweetheart , are you hiding something from me ? " His eyes searched mine , as though trying to uncover every secret I held . Iresponded lazily , " The neighbor downstairs found something of ours again today . " Gavin immediately looked away , releasing his hold on my waist . He shrugged and said indifferently , " Got it . " I didn't let him off so easily and continued , " Do you know what she found this time ? " For a brief moment , his body stiffened , but then he acted as if nothing had happened . " What was it ? " he asked casually . I didn't answer directly , instead pointing to a single gray sock . " Just a sock ! " " What else did you think it could be ? " I clearly saw the relief wash over him . He turned his back to me , took off his towel , and changed into a gray loungewear set . Chapt As he did , my eyes caught the unmistakable rod scratch marks on his back - marks that could only come from a woman with lon mas But I hadn't kept my nails long since becoming pregnant . I said nothing and quietly sat back down on the sofa . Just then , Gavin's phone rang He reached for it with noticeable urgency . " Is it that urgent ? Does it have to be tonight ? " The call was brief , lasting no more than a few seconds . When he hung up , he turned to me with an apologetic smile . " Sweetheart , there's an emergency at the hospital . A patient's condition is critical , and I need to head over right away ." As he spoke , he cupped my face with his hand , leaning in for a kiss . This time , I turned my head away. " Sweetheart , what's wrong ? " Gavin's face was filled with confusion . I didn't explain and instead replied impatiently , " I've been feeling nauseous all day . Don't get too close to me . " Gavin didn't push further , dropping a kiss on my forehead . " Sweetheart , go to bed early tonight . I might not come back . " " I saw on the weather forecast that it's going to rain tonight . Make sure to turn up the air conditioning temperature . " With that , he hurriedly began changing into his clothes . I said nothing , even thoughtfully handing him his car keys . " Drive safely , " I said . He hesitated for a moment before grabbing the keys , opening the door , and leaving in a hurry . Not long after he left , my phone buzzed with a video call notification . It was from Nicole . In the video , Nicole was dressed in a revealing red slip dress . " Hannah , welcome to the live broadcast of me and your husband , " she said with a mocking smile . I must be the first woman to watch a live stream of her husband's affair . I placed my phone on a stand and used another phone to record the screen . This would serve as evidence for my divorce from Gavin . After setting everything up , I watched as Gavin , who had just left our home , appeared in the video . " I told you not to contact me at night . Don't you understand ? " Gavin's expression was cold , his left hand gripping Nicole's face with a hint of irritation in his eyes . To an outsider , it might seem like he despised her . But I knew he wasn't exerting any real force - it looked more like flirting . Chapter 2 " Gavin , I just wanted to see you . I just wanted to be close to you . I love you so much . How could that be wrong ? " Nicole's eyes turned red as she lowered her head , nuzzling against Gavin's fingers . Her delicate demeanor softened Gavin's expression . " I get it . But my bottom line is my wife . I won't let you hurt her , " Gavin said firmly . Nicole nodded obediently , then climbed onto his back like a kitten . " I understand , " she murmured . " Are you going back tonight ? " she asked , clinging to him . Gavin's expression relaxed , and he suddenly turned the tables , pinning Nicole beneath him . From the video , the sound of their entangled voices grew increasingly unbearable . I turned off the screen and went back to the bedroom . That night , I couldn't sleep well , tossing and turning as dreams of my past with Gavin plagued