On the other side of the
could see inside.
airport, Samuel’s car was parked on the side of the road. The car’s special that no one
But the car was shaking more and more, the movements growing quicker and more forceful.
Jennifer was nestled against Samuel, pouting and trying to be playful. “You’re really going to go ahead with that five–year anniversary celebration with her tomorrow? I don’t want to let you go. Can’t you stay a little longer with me and the baby?”
Samuel pinched her cheek, offering a half–hearted reply. “Be good. Remember that purse you liked? I’ll transfer the money to you. You can buy it yourself.”
Jennifer’s eyes lit up. “You better not be lying to me.”
“When have I ever lied to you?”
As Samuel listened to her voice, he suddenly felt like it was grating on his nerves. Needing some peace, he immediately grabbed his phone, transferred the money, and added the note: voluntary gift.
Jennifer hugged him tighter, kissing his cheek in return. He held her in his arms, but he felt strangely empty inside.
For some reason, Isabella’s words about going to the mountaintop to watch the stars kept echoing in his mind. It felt off.
Isabella had a fear of heights. She would be scared just looking out from the second floor, so why would she suddenly go alone to the mountaintop to stargaze?
The more Samuel thought about it, the more unsettled he felt.
as
Meanwhile, Jennifer still clinging to him, which only made his irritation grow. He pushed her off. “Alright, enough. If you want something, write it down for me.”
Jennifer, eager to stay in his good graces, smiled flirtatiously. “Master, I knew you loved spoiling me!”
Samuel basked in her flattery, responding with a faint, dismissive smile.
He didn’t care much for Jennifer emotionally, but he liked her youth and beauty. Plus, she always agreed with him and gazed at him with pure adoration. She was like the perfect, obedient companion. Whenever he felt tired, he could draw strength from her.
But today, it felt different.
Maybe six months was enough to start getting tired of her
