Chapter 9

After what happened at the pool, I was no longer surprised to learn such information. After all, in a life-or-death situation where he had to choose between us, he had chosen to save Alicia without the slightest hesitation. Compared to that, this was nothing more than a minor inconvenience. I laughed coldly. "So what if she's at the company? Why can't I be there too?" I was going! And not only was I going, I was hoping that I'd bump into her too! I was Jonathan's lawful wife! Why would I be avoiding her, the mistress? I was no longer Elise at 25 years old, who lowered herself for love so pathetically. It'd be best if she were there, and even better yet if I caught her and Jonathan in the middle of something. I would catch them red-handed and file for a divorce straight away! … Bob was silent the entire journey. He kept peeking at me from the rearview mirror. Though he remained polite, clear disdain was written on his face, as though he was saying, "Just as I thought." So, I look