My Husband's Affair My Anniversary Gift (Lily and David) novel Chapter 403

Riyana’s eyes moved slowly from Nom to Jabco.

He was watching her, their eyes met.

She could see he hadn’t shaved properly. His hair was slightly messy. He looked tired. But he still stood straight.

He wiped his hands with a kitchen towel and stepped out from behind the counter.

"Riyana…"

Before he could say anything more, she raised her voice.

"April"

Her shout echoed up the staircase.

Within seconds, April appeared at the top of the stairs, one hand resting on her belly.

Nicholas stood beside her, holding her shoulders carefully as she began stepping down slowly.

"What’s wrong?" April asked, concerned. "Why are you shouting?"

" I thought you told me I wouldn’t have to see his face" Riyana said, her voice trembling with anger. "So explain to me why he is still here"

April stopped midway on the stairs.

She and Nicholas exchanged a quick look.

"I know" April said gently once they reached the bottom.

"Can you calm down first? It’s early morning. Where could he go immediately after waking up? He’s a guest, Riyana"

The word guest made Riyana laugh bitterly.

"If he is a guest" she replied sharply, "then he should behave like one"

Nicholas stepped forward slightly.

"What happened?" April asked Nom.

Nom looked helpless. Her eyes moved from April to Nicholas, then to Riyana, then to Jabco.

April followed her gaze.

Her eyes widened slightly when she saw the dining table.

Breakfast was already laid out neatly. Toast, eggs, porridge, cut fruits.

And Jabco was still wearing an apron.

"Mr. Grey, why did you…" April began in surprised.

But Riyana cut her off.

"Tell him to leave"

The room went still.

April looked at her in shock. "Riyana, at least hear him out"

Riyana’s expression hardened further.

"You want me to leave instead?" she asked quietly but the challenge in her tone was clear.

April’s face paled.

"No, no, that’s not what I meant"

"Don’t be angry" Jabco said quickly. He pulled off the apron and handed it to Nom. "I’ll leave. You don’t have to"

There was no arrogance in his voice, No pride, Just exhaustion.

"Mr. Grey…" April looked conflicted. She did not know whether to stop him or let him go.

Riyana stood there, stiff like stone.

Jabco walked to the sofa, picked up his coat, then his phone from the table.

He was about to walk out.

Everyone’s eyes followed him.

Except Riyana’s.

She kept staring straight ahead.

But just as he reached the door, he stopped.

He stood there for a few seconds, his back facing them.

Then slowly, he turned around.

His eyes found Riyana again.

There was something different in them now.

Not anger, Not frustration,Just deep, raw pain.

April and Nicholas held their breath.

Jabco lowered his gaze for a moment as if gathering courage.

Then he walked back toward her.

Riyana’s hands slowly curled into fists.

She could feel him approaching.

Her heart began beating faster, though she refused to show it.

He stopped right in front of her.

For a second, everyone thought he would speak.

Instead, without warning, he bent down.

And then...

He dropped to his knees.

The sound of it hitting the floor echoed in the room.

April gasped and covered her mouth.

Nicholas stiffened.

Even Nom stared with wide eyes.

Riyana took an automatic step back, completely stunned.

“What are you doing?” she demanded, her voice shaking with anger and shock.

Jabco looked up at her.

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