hapter 2 Chapter 2 Tsla , Im sorry you had to find out like this , but I think you need to know . I quietly studied Jerry . But arent you supposed to be Charlies good brother ? Since university , you two have been inseparable , and now youre both running the family business together . Youd be the last person to spill his secrets , right ? A hint of mockery flickered in my eyes . Jerry , why would you even tell me all this ? Charlie trusted him so much , never hiding anything from him even when he was making love to his mistress , he didnt care that Jerry was watching . Jerry paused , a bitter smile crossing his face . think i 1 didnt think itd take you this long to figure it out . He looked up , his gaze locking onto mine . Isla , because I love you . I froze His voice was soft as he continued . Isla , all these years , my bond with Charlie was because of you . * I even liked you before Charlie did . Jerry me , and Charlie , we had known each other since university . I had fallen for Charlie at first sight , and we quickly became a couple , from campus to marriage for a full eight years . but Jerry never had a girlfriend . People often joked about his sexual orientation , but he still wouldnt get close to any woman . See ? Ive been a good actor . No one has suspected a thing these years . Jerry lowered his eyes , a self deprecating smile playing on his lips . You dont joke like that . ily picked up my coffee to cover up my reaction , but I burned my mouth . Jerry smoothly handed me a napkin . Tknow you love Char He loves you , too . I had already planned to may feelings buried in my heart for the rest of my life . ever imagined . few years later , hed have another woman . Isla , I cairi stand watching you be deceived . Heave i him he said , his gaze intense and full of affection . The always been waiting for you . Jerry was supposed to be on the siness trip with t But after worrying I might du something foolish after learning the truth , he cashed back the same night just to see mor I smiled faintly . Dont worry , I wont do anything stupid . 11:48 Chapter 2 At least , not before I get back whats mine . As I absentmindedly left the cafe , my phone bazzeil . A message from Charlie , Baby , my business trip ended early today . I got you your favorite cake . 111 be home soc He even sent a photo of a strawberry cake . I didnt reply . I simply sat there , quietly calculating our joint assets , Charlie loved me enough to make the password to the safe my birthday , and the bank account was also my birth date . He once said . The money and everything I have belongs to Isla . He had also sworn with red eyes , If Lever do something to betray Isla , Ill leave with nothing and die a miserable death ! Those vows , spoken in the depths of love , were probably long forgotten by him by now . But I remembered . I packaged up all the cheating videos Jerry had sent me and sent them off to my lawyer . Of course , I also included the traces I painstakingly gathered from Avas Instagram , from the sleepless night I spent scrolling through them . I had just shut down my laptop when Charlie hugged me from behind . Ive missed you so much . He carried the chill of the outside air with him . Though hed tried to cover it up , there was still a faint trace of another womans scent . I pushed him away without a word . Didnt you say youd be gone for three days ? How come youre back early ? Charlie smiled lovingly , reaching up to touch my face . Did you forger what tomorrow is ? I paused . Our six year wedding anniversary ? Correct He gently brushed my nose with his fingers . No matter how busy I am , I cant miss being here with my sw sweet Isla for our special day . I couldnt help but laugh bitterly inade . He had no idea that I had just seen Avas latest post on her Instagram , She wrote , Some people are truly heartless once theyre done , they walk away . But luckily , he promised me tomorrow will be even more exciting At the hotel suite . Charlie had set up an elaborate celebration A two tiered cake , with the words Growing old together , happy forever written on it . How tropic Charlie used to stop me from drinking , but tought he pushed a little too hard , da , dont worry Ill be right here with you . Let the driver take us home later , drink as much as you like . Chapter 2 401 I could see through it all he just wanted to get me drunk so he could sneak off to meet his mistress . Fifteen minutes ago . As he cut the cake , a message popped up Tm here . Waiting for you in the restroom . The avatar was one Id seen many times it was Ava Now , I understood her post from last night , when she said , Tomorrows exciting plan it all made sense . Your foods here . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!