Chapter: 257
This was the cozy Little sanctuary she had created for herself. She had been waiting to become his
bride, but she never expected…
Slowly sinking into the sofa, she held a pillow, lost in her thoughts.
Lloyd and she were from neighboring villages. He was two years older than her. They had attended the
same schools from primary school to high school.
Ever since they became a couple, she had been wholly committed to him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe said he wanted to start a business but was short on capital.
Trusting in his integrity, she gave him all her savings from several years without hesitation.
She didn’t purchase new clothes or cosmetics. She never participated in any leisure activities. She
treated herself like a beggar but treated him like royalty.
In the past year, she had paid the rent for their home and covered his clothing, food, and transportation
expenses.
She had given him her all. Wouldn’t his conscience ache when he betrayed her Like this?
At that moment, a glimmer of hope still lingered in her heart.
She wished that everything was just a misunderstanding and Lloyd hadn’t betrayed her.
Maggie sat there for a long time until the door opened, and Lloyd returned.
“Maggie? Why are you home so early?”
Lloyd removed his tie, slipped into his house shoes, and reeked of alcohol.
Maggie stared at him and replied, “I wasn’t feeling well. I asked for leave.”
“Are you unwell? What’s the matter? Do you have a fever?” Lloyd sat down beside her and reached for
her forehead.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMaggie instinctively pulled away and said, “I don’t have a fever. It might be premenstrual symptoms,
just a slight stomachache.”
Lloyd didn’t inquire further but embraced her.
“I’m so tired, Maggie.”
A faint scent of women’s perfume reached her nose.
Maggie freed herself from his grasp, suppressed her emotions, and asked, “Why do you smell like
women’s perfume?”
Lloyd ducked his head and took a whiff of his shirt, looking guilty