Reading those provocative texts, Alyssa took in a deep breath to suppress the torrent of emotions surging within her.
As she turned off her phone, Stefan suddenly embraced her from behind.
“Sweetheart, what are you looking at?” he asked.
Resting his chin on the crook of her neck, he glanced at her phone, only to see the dark screen.
Chapter 7
“Nothing in particular,” Alyssa replied, her eyes red as she gazed out the window.
The next second, the night sky outside erupted with countless dazzling and magnificent fireworks,
Alyssa suddenly remembered Juliette’s words earlier that day Stefan would light up the entire city with fireworks for her tonight.
Stefan’s eyes were filled with affection when he saw her transfixed by the display: “The you like it? I can arrange an even grander fireworks show just for
How about that?
Stefan held her tightly in his arms and coaxed her softly.
Alyssa smiled, but her smile carried a hint of bitterness. She had tears in her eyes,
“Stefan, I don’t like things that others have used ”
Whether it was fireworks or… people.
Although she was clearly referring to the fireworks, Stefan’s heart missed a beat. For some reason, unease suddenly swept over him.
After a moment of silence, he hugged her even tighter. “In that case, I’ll prepare some other surprise for you. It’ll be something that you will never have to envy another woman about,
Alyssa remained silent, gazing quietly into the distance without responding
For the next few days, Stetan mysteriously left early and returned late.
Even the maids had noticed something was up. They smilingly teased Alyssa, “Mrs. Splenstone, Mr. Splenstone must be preparing a surprise for you!” “Yes, Mr. Splenstone truly adores you, Mrs. Splenstone. After custom–ordering exclusive jewelry, he’s now working on something else. It’s just one surprise after another.”
However, Alyssa listened expressionlessly, showing no reaction.
One day, Stefan took her hand and led her outside without explanation. “Lyssa, I’m taking you somewhere you’ll absolutely love.”
Just as Alyssa was about to refuse, her phone vibrated. It was a text from Juliette.
“Alyssa, who do you think matters more to him–you or me?”
The next moment, Stefan’s phone also vibrated. Alyssa glanced at his screen and immediately saw the message.
Juliette had sent him a photo of her legs in black stockings, followed by a playful message, “Don’t keep me waiting.”
Stefan’s expression darkened, his Adam’s apple bobbing a few times. A few seconds later, he tucked his phone away. “Lyssa, there’s an urgent issue with
a project. I need to handle it right now, How about I take you out for that surprise next time?”
She stared silently into his eyes before she scoffed. For some reason, Stefan began to panic upon hearing that.
The next moment, Alyssa stepped out of the car without a word. After hesitating for just three seconds, Stefan drove off swiftly without stopping for her. Hours later, Juliette sent Alyssa another message. It was a photo of torn condom wrappers in the trash.
“Alyssa, you’ve lost again. Think about it. He’s still so eager even though I’m pregnant. Just how much does he love me?” Juliette’s tone was smug.
Alyssa stared at the photos without replying. She had already decided to leave. None of this could hurt her anymore.
In the following days, Stefan didn’t come home, and Alyssa never asked about him.
But sh
she never stopped receiving Juliette’s messages. Sometimes it was sliced fruit, sometimes entire wardrobes of luxury goods, and other times, meals Stefan had personally cooked….
Everything screamed how much Stefan loved Juliette.
Alyssa didn’t respond. She was busy removing every trace of herself from this house.
If she was going to disappear, she would disappear completely.
