Chapter 3 

Chapter 3 

When I was discharged and returned home, than finally remembered to call me, his tone filled with irritation. 

Claire, where the hell have you been while I was on my trip? Don’t you know you’re supposed to pick up our daughterr 

I stayed silent. During his so–called business trip,” Sophie Quinn’s social media had been buzzing with updates 

The two of them were clearly having a great time abroad, so much so that they didn’t even bother to hide it from me, the 

1 replied flatly. Tve been busy these past few days. I sent our daughter to any mom’s.” 

paused, clearly caught off guard. My attitude toward him had never been this cold before 

Sensing my mood, he softened his tone. 

I know I’ve been busy lately and haven’t spent much time with you. Once things settle down, I’ll take you to the Maldives for a getaway” 

Iresponded lightly. Early in our marriage, I had eagerly suggested a honeymoon in the Maldives. 

It was a place I had always dreamed of visiting, but he had brushed me off impatiently. 

“It’s too far. I don’t have time for such a long trip. Let 

Let’s just go somewhere nearby for a couple of days” 

ip to the beach would suffice. Back then, I had sympathized with the challenges of his new business and told myself that a short trip 

But as soon as we arrived, he took a call from Sophie and left me there alone. 

This kind of thing happened countless times, and every time, like a fool, I forgave him and waited for him to come back. 

But in the end, I was the only one moved by my efforts. 

He hesitated before adding, “Honey, the company’s anniversary gala is coming up in a few days. I’d like you to come with me.” 

“There will be many partners and influential people there. Make sure you dress nicely.” 

1clenched my fists and replied, “Alright. I understand.” 

Ethan had been riding high on his business success for two years, convinced it was all his own doing. 

He had no idea that I had been silently supporting him in the background–funding his ventures and using my parents‘ connections to help him succeed. 

I had kept it from him to avoid making him feel pressured. 

But now, it was time to take it all back But now, it was time to take it all back