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Ethan frowned, acting like I was being unreasonable.
“It’s just an allergy, why are you making such a big deal out of it? I’ve never heard of anyone dying from allergies. Jessica almost fainted when she heard what happened to you.”
Ethan and I had a huge fight. He threw our wedding rings on the ground.
I packed my bags and left that night, moving into another rental apartment.
The next day, Jason appeared at my door.
“Can I stay here for the night? Don’t worry, I have money and I’ll be good.”
Actually, I already knew Jason was Jessica’s childhood friend. After finding out she was coming back, I had looked up all her social media
accounts and found many photos of Jason.
Whenever she fought with Ethan or was upset, there were always photos of Jason quietly by her side.
Without a doubt, Jason was Jessica’s loyal puppy dog, the devoted second male lead.
Thanks to Jessica, I received the attentive care of this devoted second male lead for three months, and got to play the female lead for once.
Two months in, Ethan and I ran into each other while shopping. He glared at Jason beside me.
“Who’s this guy? It hasn’t been that long and you’re already with someone new. You’ve really disappointed me!”
I gave him what he wanted, acting haughty and replying, “None of your business!”
I pulled Jason into the mall. He pushed me against the wall in a changing room.
Your husband doesn’t treat you well at all. He’s old and ugly, totally unworthy of you. Not like me – I only want to cherish you.”
I grabbed Jason’s collar, squeezing out two pitiful tears.
“I know, right? And that vixen still has the nerve to seduce him. I guess trash attracts trash!”
Hearing me talk that way about his beloved, Jason clenched his jaw but had to keep comforting me.
Pretending to be delighted by his comfort, I stood on my tiptoes to kiss him. His eyes widened in panic as he jerked backwards.
9:23 AM
“Are you afraid she’ll overhear, or afraid of disturbing her sleep?!”
Jessica’s accusation followed immediately. I deliberately rolled over, making a small noise that caused Jason to instinctively hang up. He quietly came back to bed. Seeing I was still asleep, he let out a long sigh of relief.
Over these three months, despite his coaxing, I had never gone further physically with Jason. But I did allow him to sleep in my bed.
Jason carefully lifted the covers and got in bed. He gingerly put his arm around my waist and whispered in my ear:
“Rachel, I’m sorry.”
9:23 AM
