Mr. Fake-Mute's Love Game Ended When I Stopped Playing the Fool novel Chapter 32

At first, Tina was just a sweet little intern. Whenever she saw me, she’d duck her head and murmur:

“Hi, Evelyn.”

I never saw her as a threat.

Kieran and I had weathered every storm together. Our love was carved into bone.

But I forgot something.

Love doesn’t rot overnight. It starts small.

Back then, Kieran was buried in prep for the IPO roadshow. Barely ate. Barely slept.

I made his favorite chicken soup. Drove through the rain to bring it to him.

Got to the office. Heard Tina’s soft, sweet laugh drifting through the door.

“Kieran, you need to eat something hot. Can’t let you starve yourself.”

Through the glass, I watched her curl into his arms. Lips pressed to his. Feeding him soup.

Kieran didn’t pull away.

He swallowed. Every. Single. Sip.

And he smiled at her–gentle, warm.

I’d been with him seven years. Never once seen him smile like that.

It felt like lightning splitting my chest open.

I stood in the rain. Let the soup in my hands go cold.

But I went back. Stubborn. Soaked to the bone.

He looked at me, frowned.

Teselyn Why

ain?”

you cling.”

ded up.

Worked late, Tina would post in the group chat:

Mr. Reid, I’ll stay and keep you company.”

14:59

Chapter 2

At the charity auction, Kieran bid on sky lanterns for Tina–passed up the item the company actually needed.

Even I couldn’t ignore it anymore.

I asked him.

“Are you in love with Tina?”

He slammed his files on the desk.

“Evelyn. Why are you always so paranoid? Why don’t you trust us? Trust what we have?”

His words lodged in my throat.

I looked into his eyes. Saw irritation. No guilt.

My chest ached.

The night of the first successful roadshow, I rushed to the villa with a cake. Ready to celebrate.

My phone buzzed. Anonymous number. Video attachment.

Two people. Tangled. Half–dressed.

I lost it.

Ran straight into the villa. Smashed everything–cake included–right onto them.

I thought I’d get an explanation. An apology.

Instead, Kieran slapped me.

Hard.

My cheek swelled instantly. Hot. Burning. Pain sank straight to my bones.

For a second, guilt flickered in his eyes.

Then it vanished.

He pulled Tina into his arms. Glared at me. Voice ice–cold.

“Evelyn! Are you done?!”

Like I was the one in the wrong.

After that, the office talk shifted.

Everyone started saying Kieran’s favorite wasn’t me anymore.

It was Tina.

14-59

Chapter 2

He flew her to Europe for her birthday. Took her to Australia for business deals.

Bought out every flower shop in the city–just because she mentioned wanting to see blooms.

And me?

His girlfriend?

I knew nothing.

I loved him so much I lost all sense of reality.

But at least now-

That glaring marriage certificate between Kieran and Tina?

It woke me up.

The HR manager arrived with a lawyer in tow.

“Mr. Reid. Ms. Smith’s resignation agreement.”

Kieran’s lips curled into a smug smile.

He was sure I loved him too much. Sure I’d poured too much into this company to walk away now.

He thought I’d never leave. Not like this. Not at a time like this.

He leaned back, eyes gleaming with amusement. Waiting to see how I’d back down.

But I didn’t.

I picked up the pen.

Signed my name.

Kieran’s pupils dilated. He stared at me. Then at the contract.

A beat.

Then he laughed sharply.