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Although I already knew about Ben and Bernie’s affair, when I saw it with my own eyes, indescribable heartache and anger instantly rushed to my head.
If it wasn’t for Shirley, I would have pushed open the door of the private room without hesitation and poured the entire bottle of wine on this shameless couple.
After my emotions stabilized, I went to the bathroom to touch my makeup to avoid being seen by June.
“Natalia, you’re back. I ordered dessert for you. Mango mousse cake. It’s very delicious” June took the initiative to invite me
I rejected her with a smile and explained apologetically. “Tm really sorry. I just received a call from the company urging me to go back. There was an issue with the follow–up project at the list minute. I’ll take this dessert with me so that I won’t let you down.
“Since you’re busy with work, that’s the only way. I can understand” June had a good temper. She even called the waiter to bring me a takeaway box.
After saying goodbye to June, I drove aimlessly along the street, my mind filled with images of Ben and Bernie kissing.
After a few rounds, I made a final decision in the afterglow of the setting sun.
Hallan hour later, I drove to the Smith family:
“Natalia, why did you suddenly come back without informing me? Shirley was very surprised to see me and looked behind me curiously. “Are Benedict and Quinn not with you?”
I shook my head and explained simply, “Mom, I came specially to see you after I finished my work.”
“Have you had dinner yet?” Shirley pulled me to a seat. As she prepared some refreshments for me, she said. “Your brother and father are working overtime today. I don’t have much of an appetite, so I didn’t ask the kitchen to prepare dinner.”
“Mom, I’m not hungry.” I held Shirley’s hand and did not want to delay any longer. I frowned and said, “When I accompanied someone to the restaurant for lunch this afternoon, I saw Dad”
“Is that so?” Shirley was a little surprised. She smiled and shook her head. “Your father didn’t mention it to me on the phone. I guess he didn’t see you.”
Shirley’s reaction made me feel guilty. I gritted my teeth and said. “But I saw him with Bernie.”
“Isn’t that normal? Bernie is his secretary. Maybe she’s entertaining clients with him,” Shirley said nonchalantly
1 emphasized, “No, it’s not a social gathering. They’re the only ones in the entire private room.”
The coffee cup in Shirley’s hand clinked against each other, making a crisp sound. She was slightly stunned.
“Mom, don’t you think it’s strange? My expression turned serious.
Shirley noticed the abnormality in my emotions. Coupled with my words just now, she asked anxiously and concernedly. “Natalia, what’s wrong? What do you want to say?”
“Mom, I…” I couldn’t bring myself to say it. However, I had no choice but to do so. I did not want Shirley to be hurt, nor did I want her to be kept in the dark.
Hence, I took out my phone, clicked on the video recording, and handed it to Shirley. “Mom, I don’t know what to say to minimize the harm to you.”
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Before I could finish my sentence, Shirley realized something and took the phone to check the video that I had secretly
taken.
“How could this be? They… Shirley’s eyes widened, and she threw her phone away in shock. While she was agitated, her body went limp, and she fell onto the sofa.
“Mom, Mom!” I quickly held onto Shirley.
Shirley lay limply on the sofa. The color on her face visibly fade away, and her face turned pale in an instant
Her hands were trembling, and her lips were tightly pursed. Every microexpression on Shirley’s face revealed her true emotions: shock, panic, heartache, and sorrow,
I held Shirley’s trembling hands. I wanted to comfort her but didn’t know what to say.
“Mom… I just… I just don’t want you to be deceived again.” My vince was dry, and every word I said became extremely difficult.
Shirley’s face was as pale as a sheet. Although she had lost her composure, she did not break down in front of me.
She leaned against the sofa for a while before squeezing a bleak and bitter smile at me. “Good girl, I know your good
intention
I said. “Mom, don’t….”
Shirley interrupted me and gently patted the back of my hand. Alright, it has already happened. Thank you for letting me know the truth. It’s getting late. You can go back first.”
“No, I want to stay and accompany you.” I was worried. How can let her be alone?”
But Shirley shook her head at me. “Don’t be willful. You’re also another. You’ve been worried about me as soon as you get off work. You must be feeling uneasy. Benedict and Quinn don’t know that you’re here, right? Don’t let the people who love you worry. Go back quickly.”
I shook her hand and tried to fight for it. I can call and contact them. I’ll stay with
you
tonight.”
“Sweetheart, I’m already fifty years old, and I’m not an inexperienced girl. Shirley insisted on letting me go back. She even forced a smile and sent me to the door. “If you want me to be at ease, go home obediently. Benedict is still young. He definitely wants you to go back to accompany him.”
I had no choice but to agree. “Mom, take care of yourself. This matter will pass eventually. You still have me and York.”
Shirley opened the car door for me. “Got it. Be careful on the way back.”
When I drove out of the Smith family, I kept feeling that Shirley’s reaction had far exceeded my expectations. I had thought that she would be unable to bear it and would shed tears of sadness.
Her husband had cheated on her good friend, and he had kept it a secret. This was a double betrayal for anyone.
Perhaps Mom just wants to be alone and doesn’t want me to see her break down and be sad. When I got home, Benedict was playing in the yard. When he heard the car, he ran over with his short legs.
“Benedict, slow down.” The caregiver carefully followed behind.
es were filled with tears. Shirley was right. As a mother, I would always be strong and face
When I saw this scene, my eyes
everything.
Benedict called out, “Mommy.”
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“Benedict, Mommy is back. I bent down and hugged Benedict. I rubbed my chin against his chubby cheek.
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The caregiver told me that Quinn had called earlier and might be back late, He had something to deal with at the last minute and told Benedict and me not to wait for him for dinner.
Originally, I wanted to talk to Quinn about Shirley, so I could only wait for him to come back.
1 accompanied Benedict for dinner. After dinner, he happily pulled me to play with building blocks.
After I coaxed Benedict to sleep, I was still worried about Shirley, so I asked the caregiver to take care of Benedict who was sleeping soundly. I went to the living room to call Shirley.
However, no one picked up the phone. I tried more times and even dialed the Smith family’s landline several times, but no one answered. I panicked.
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