She Left, She Thrived, She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 40

The next day, when Melanie got up to get ready for work, she found that Preston had already left.

They hadn't even seen each other.

She was currently renting the master bedroom, as Preston had pointed out it had a private bathroom and a walk-in closet.

So, although she was sharing the apartment with Preston, Melanie still had a decent amount of personal space.

On the dining table was a carton of milk and two slices of bread.

Ready-made things.

Prepared for her by Preston—

She guessed.

Melanie checked the time. She still had enough time to go to the kitchen and cook a couple of dishes.

But since it was a kind gesture from Preston, she sat down, drinking the milk while eating the bread.

In her four years of marriage, she had never eaten a breakfast like this.

Nor had anyone ever prepared one for her.

Usually, it was either Camilla or her who cooked.

Because Dominic liked a hot breakfast in the morning.

Melanie chewed on the slice of bread, thinking for the first time that bread could be quite delicious. It was sweet and tangy, with strawberry jam spread inside.

***

Rosecrest Villas.

Dominic had just finished eating dumplings with Evelyn and Lila. Evelyn took Lila to the walk-in closet to change, leaving only Dominic and Camilla in the living room.

“Camilla, have you seen Melanie these past two days?”

Camilla, who was clearing the dishes, paused.

“No… She has been very busy lately, she hasn't been home during the day.”

As Camilla said this, she looked at Dominic with some surprise.

Logically, Dominic should have known this.

Wasn't Melanie out during the day to work on things for Dominic’s company? It was normal for her not to be home.

As long as she wasn’t staying out at night, it was fine.

Dominic remained silent, his expression growing more grave.

For the past few days, Melanie hadn’t come home at night.

If Camilla hadn't seen her, it meant Melanie hadn't been home during the day either.

Dominic placed a hand on his chest, unsure of the source of his unease.

“Dominic…”

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