Scarlett walked into the bathroom, and Carter tried to follow, only to be unceremoniously shut out, "Stay away from me!", she said coldly. "I’m going home, and I don’t want my husband to smell someone else on me."
Carter’s voice dropped, "I’ve been with you through life and death, but I’m still not as good as that useless man?"
Scarlett pulled Carter’s collar close and left an ambiguous kiss on him. But her words were like ice, "I only love my husband. Don’t dwell on it—it’s undignified. And don’t forget, we agreed from the start: no strings attached.".
Carter held her tightly, "I regret it. I want all of you."
But Scarlett’s resolve didn’t waver. Her face turned cold as she pulled away, "I promised Henry I’d stay with him after this mission."
Without a second glance, she left.
When Scarlett came home, I was sitting on the couch, reading a book. She smelled of the light, fresh perfume I’d personally chosen for her—an accomplice now, masking her guilt. But as she approached me, I caught the faintest trace of something else—something that belonged to Carter.
No matter how thoroughly she washed, there were always lingering signs of another man. She straddled me, her hands sliding under my shirt, signaling her intentions.
“Honey, shall we make a baby?”, as Scarlett whispered, her warm breath tickling my skin, I could no longer keep up the facade.
Without a word, I gently pushed her away and rushed into the bathroom. Scrubbing every inch of skin she had touched until it was red, I finally slumped against the wall, my body trembling.
A child? Did she really think I didn’t know? Inside her, she was already carrying Carter' child. What made her think I’d ever be willing to raise another man’s child?
After what felt like an eternity, I stepped out of the bathroom, wearing a mask of calm. Feigning concern, I asked, “When’s your next mission?”
“In three days. It’s a big operation.”. She hesitated, then added apologetically, “Honey, I’m so sorry. It’s on our anniversary, so I won’t be able to spend it with you.”
I forced a smile, “It’s okay. Just try to come home early afterward. I’ve prepared a gift for you.”
Scarlett’s face lit up with an unrestrained smile. “Okay! I’ll be the first to rush back and see the surprise my husband has for me!”
I turned away, and my smile vanished instantly. Will seeing my lifeless body surprise you?
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