My Husband's Affair My Anniversary Gift (Lily and David) novel Chapter 183

David didn’t want to argue anymore. He ran a hand through his hair and forced his voice to stay calm.

“What exactly happened?” he asked.

Marina’s eyes darted toward him. She noticed he was still standing by the door, his posture stiff, as if he was afraid to come in. She let out a quiet, bitter laugh.

“In order to avoid suspicion,” she said softly, “you want me to talk about it here?”

David’s brows furrowed. He hesitated for a moment, then finally stepped inside. Lina, who had been waiting at the door, immediately stepped back, giving them space.

Marina was undeniably beautiful, she always had been. Her pale skin, the delicate curve of her neck, the faint tremble of her lips. Once, those things would’ve made his chest tighten. But now, all David felt was a strange heaviness pressing against his ribs.

The air inside the room was thick. Marina watched him carefully, searching his face for a sign of warmth, of the man she once knew. When she didn’t find it, a mocking thought crossed her mind.

If only she could pull him closer, make him remember how things used to be. Then maybe she wouldn’t have to live in fear anymore fear of being forgotten, replaced, or abandoned.

Lina took a step forward, ready to leave, but before she could, David’s voice cut through the silence like a blade.

“You don’t need to leave,” he said flatly, turning his eyes toward Lina. “You’re her agent. It’s your responsibility to handle this situation.”

The words struck both women like cold water.

Marina blinked, startled. It had taken her so long to finally see him again, and now that she had, he was acting as if she were a stranger. As if there had never been anything between them.

Her lips trembled. “David… she’s been busy handling my business lately. She came rushing here the moment she heard I was hurt. Why don’t you let her rest for a while....”

David’s voice interrupted, sharper this time. “You’re under her management. If her abilities are limited to this, then maybe I should consider finding you another agent.”

The words hit Marina like a slap. Her chest tightened painfully, and for a moment, she couldn’t breathe. Tears welled up in her eyes, blurring her vision. She let out a shaky laugh one that sounded more like a sob.

“You…” Her voice cracked. “If that’s how you see it, then why are you here, David?”

Her tone shifted, a fragile mixture of anger and heartbreak. “You can leave. I don’t need you to care. I can handle everything myself. If I die, it’ll be my own fault anyway…”

Her voice broke at the last word, and silence filled the room.

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