This situation was within my expectations. Arthur's affair was a fact, but it didn't necessarily mean he was indeed in love with Lyla. After ten years together, seeing my face every day, he was probably just bored and looking for something new.
Lyla was using this as her leverage, but it was clear she was going to lose badly.
I didn't like getting involved in these kinds of things, but I wasn't a saint either. Seeing them suffer brought me more joy than I'd like to admit.
So, I sent Nora a coffee cards as a gift, which she repeatedly refused.
[I just can't stand seeing a scumbag and his mistress," she said. "I hope you're not too upset, Avery.]
[I was pretty heartbroken when I found out, but I'm feeling better now.]
I added: [But I can get you coffee.]
Nora sent a cute emoji and accepted it.
[Thanks, Avery. Mr. Ford's life is going to be miserable without you.]
[Everyone knows half of this company's success is thanks to you. I have no idea what he sees in Lyla.]
I smiled but didn't reply anything.
[But I'm still curious. Lyla graduated from a prestigious university, too. How could she stoop so low? If I were her, I'd be disgusted with myself.]