4

I hadn't even exited the station when I saw Ethan Jiang in the crowd.

He had a tall and straight posture, one hand in his pocket, the other holding his phone, occasionally glancing towards the exit."Serena."

Seeing me, he gently took my hand and pulled me into his embrace. "I wasn't with you, and you suffered."

I looked up, and the reluctance in his eyes didn't seem feigned.

For a moment, I thought, could I really pretend that nothing had happened?

His annual salary was not low, and he wouldn't mistreat me financially.

We had gone through hardships together and had an emotional foundation, so even though he cheated, he didn't show any disdain for me.

He was unwilling to touch me, but I could do IVF and have a lovely child.

When he got tired of playing around outside and his mind matured, he would return to the family and become a truly good husband and father.

This seemed to be my optimal solution.

On the way to the yakitori restaurant, Ethan Jiang received a call.

I saw that his expression was a bit off and asked him what was wrong.

He hesitated for a moment.

"There's something at the company...

Forget it, I promised to accompany you to eat hairy crabs.

I'll tell them I'm not going."

My fingertips dug into my palm bit by bit.

The words I had just used to convince myself instantly crumbled.

"It's okay, work is important.

My stomach hasn't been feeling well these past two days anyway.

We can go eat next time."

"But..."

"No buts.

Just drop me off at the square up ahead.

I'll walk around by myself."

"Alright, then go and browse.

Buy whatever you want.

I'll reimburse you."

"Mm."

I got out of the car at the intersection and watched Ethan Jiang's car drive away.

I knew today was Summer's birthday.

They had mentioned it in their chat.

Ethan Jiang said he had to go home for their anniversary and couldn't accompany her, but he would make it up to her in a few days on her birthday.

An hour later, Ethan Jiang sent me a message.

"At the company, wife."

I thought for a long time before replying, "Don't be too tired."

In the evening, I opened Summer's homepage.

She had updated her status.

In the photo, she had her eyes closed, hands clasped together, making a wish over a cake.

Ethan Jiang's figure was reflected in the glass behind her.

There was also a photo in a hotel.

The lighting was dim, and the round bed was covered with rose petals.

The location was a couples' hotel near a scenic area.

I went home to retrieve our marriage certificate, then took a taxi to that hotel.

Standing downstairs, I took out my phone and dialed 110.

"Is this the police station? I want to report in my real name that my husband is soliciting prostitution."

Accompanied by the police, the staff knocked on the door of room 909.

Ethan Jiang opened the door.

He was wearing a bathrobe with a loose belt, revealing his well-defined abs.

"You..."

Seeing the few people standing at the door, Ethan Jiang froze.

"We received a report from the public.

Please cooperate with the investigation."

I followed the police into the room and saw clothes scattered all over the floor, from the window to the sofa to the bedside.

Summer screamed and tightly wrapped herself in the blanket, "You've got it wrong, haven't you? He's my boyfriend! Our relationship is legal!"

Hearing this, the police gave me a sympathetic look.

Ethan Jiang's panicked gaze fell on me, "Serena, it's not what you think.

Listen to my explanation!"

"Explain at the police station."

With that, I walked out the door.

We were taken to the police station to give statements.

When Ethan Jiang came out, I was already outside.

He rushed over anxiously, "Serena, they made a mistake.

I explained it clearly to them!"

"Explained clearly? Your relationship with Summer?"I looked at him calmly.

"Explained clearly, I..."

He suddenly paused, realizing something.

"You reported it to the police?"

I didn't answer him, only smiling, "It's good that it's been explained clearly.

In case we need to file for divorce, the statement will clearly state that you cheated."

"Serena Shi."

Ethan Jiang gripped my shoulders and roared angrily, "How could you do this to me?"

I remained silent, letting him shake my body.

Afterwards, I raised my hand and slapped him to sober him up.

"Ethan Jiang, I should be the one asking that question."

"You're the one messing around behind my back, you scumbag!"