“Breakfast is ready,” he said, kissing my forehead. “I’ve got an important client meeting today, might be home late.”
I forced a smile. “Okay. Do your best at work.”
A flicker of suspicion crossed his eyes—maybe he hadn’t expected me to not put up a fight.
“And, uh, I might be busy the next few days too. Don’t overthink, okay?”
“Got it,” I said sweetly, while laughing bitterly inside. Busy playing family man at prenatal appointments, more like.
As soon as Brian left, I drove straight to his office. As one of their partners, I had every excuse to be there. The moment I stepped into the lobby, I saw her. Sitting at the reception desk.
Vanessa O’Hara looked even fresher in person—long hair, bright eyes, innocence painted all over her face. The type of girl no one would ever suspect of seducing a married man.
“Good morning. Who are you here to see?” she asked with a sweet smile.
“I’m here for Brian,” I said, casually studying her. The loose blouse couldn’t hide her small but noticeable baby bump.
“Mr. Roger is in a meeting. And you are…?”
“Claudia… Roger.” I let the name linger in the air.
Instantly, her face drained of color. Of course she knew me — I’m Brian’s lawful wife.