The Unveiled Rose
Chapter 3

Holding the tablet, I left Nigel's room and headed straight for Leander's study.

But for the life of me, I couldn't wrap my head around it...-

Why, of all people, it had to be Luna.

The first time I heard the name Luna was at our wedding..

Back then, Leander was so good to me. Whenever I was down, he'd tell me it was okay, nobody was perfect, and then he'd patiently stay by my side until I cheered up. If I got sick, he'd drop everything to take care of me.

Because of that, I wholeheartedly decided to marry him for love.

There I was, in my pristine white wedding dress, holding a bouquet of pure flowers, dreaming of our future together, when I overheard his friends talking about his first love. "Man, Leander and Luna were so passionately in love. I was sure they'd end up together."

"Exactly, they seemed like a match made in heaven."

"Such a shame."

The regret in their voices felt so genuine.

At that moment, I wasn't so sure anymore. Did Leander really love me?

Just as I was about to confront Leander for some answers, I saw him storming over to them with a dark expression. His voice was angrier than I'd ever heard.

"I've said it countless times. I hate Luna!"

"I may not have made it clear before, but this time, I'm warning you: bring her up in front of me again, and we're done!"

Hearing Leander say that made the lump in my throat finally dissolve. So, he didn't love Luna and actually despised her.

I couldn't understand why under such circumstances, Luna came back, and he suddenly started bringing our child into their relationship. Why did he allow Nigel to cozy up to her? For the first time, I began doubting the marriage I had always believed was happy.

Unlike my usual respectful self, who would knock before entering, I pushed the door to the study open without knocking.

Leander was buried in work, but upon hearing the door, he looked up leisurely. Seeing it was me, he quickly put down his work and stood up, walking towards me. "Honey, what's wrong?" His voice was as warm and soothing as ever. As if we were still in the honeymoon phase.

Hearing his concerned tone, tears uncontrollably started spilling from my eyes.

Even at this moment, his demeanor was still that of a man in love...

And yet, this was the man who also betrayed me.

After a moment, he stopped in front of me.

He was tall, about 6'2", not overly muscular, but clearly worked out.

His physique was reassuring.

He reached out to wipe away my tears, gently coaxing me, "Did our little champ get on your nerves again?"

My voice broke as I managed to say, "No."

Leander wanted to ask more.

But I couldn't bear to hear anymore. "I saw the chat history."

Leander's hand dropped from my cheek. "What chat?"

Through my tears, I stared at him.

How could he play dumb at a time like this?

My voice raised, almost shouting: "The Blissful Home group chat you and Luna are in!"

Leander, as if he couldn't stand to see me upset, stepped forward to embrace me, his large hand gently patting my back. "Honey, calm down for a second."

My body and nerves were wound tight, like a bowstring ready to snap.

Leander explained, "Nigel insisted on creating that group."

Well, how did Nigel even know Luna?