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After a quick peek at the time, Emily’s attention was instantly snagged by the top–tier news that popped up on the browser. 

The bold–faced headline declared: [Ethan, the president of the Wilson Group, spent tens of millions of dollars on a birthday party for his girlfriend.] 

It was simply irresistible, and Emily clicked right in. 

Inside, a gallery of pictures awaited. Ethan and Nancy strolled side by side. Ethan wore a warm smile and was ever–protective, while Nancy beamed with shy delight, her eyes sparkling with affection. 

Videos accompanied the photos, showing Ethan spoiling Nancy with shopping sprees. He lugged around all the bags, big and small. 

Under the news story, comments flooded in, full of envy. 

[Goodness! This is what real happiness looks like. I’d die a happy woman if a guy like this pampered me!] 

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[Rich guys sure know how to show love with gifts. I’m so jealous. If a man treated me like this, I’d give him my all.] 

There were also animated images with a backdrop of a spectacular fireworks display. 

As the fireworks burst in the sky, they spelled out: [Happy birthday, Nancy. I’ll be with you always.] 

Ethan and Nancy stood beneath, gazing up at the dazzling lights. Their silhouettes were a picture–perfect match. 

[Wow! Those fireworks must have gone on forever!] 

[Yeah, they lasted half an hour, and there were all kinds of patterns.] 

[Damn! This must have cost 100 million dollars, right?] 

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[Not that much. My family’s in the fireworks business. It was probably around ten million dollars.] 

[Ten million dollars! The rich really do have deep pockets. That’s more money than I’ll ever make in my life.] 

Scrolling through these stories, Emily finally grasped why Ethan hadn’t returned to Joy Gardens. 

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Normally, no matter how swamped he was, he’d be wherever 

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Sophia was. 

But tonight, with Sophia home, he was a no–show, clearly off doing something crucial. 

Little did Emily expect that it was to celebrate Nancy’s birthday. 

He’d left Sophia all alone at home for this. 

The thought stabbed at Emily’s heart. Then, a bitter thought crossed her mind: maybe Ethan and Nancy were having a wild night together right now. 

Such a special occasion would be wasted otherwise. 

The more she thought about it, the more her eyes welled up, and a soft sob escaped her lips. 

The sound roused Sophia from sleep. She rolled over and grumbled, “Mommy, could you quit playing with your phone at night? You’re keeping me awake.” 

Hearing this, Emily switched off her phone and murmured, “Okay, I’ll go sleep in the guest room.” 

Sophia rolled back over and was soon snoring softly, oblivious 

to what Emily had said. 

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while. 

Remembering Sophia’s words about Ethan working overtime last night, she let out a wry chuckle, 

In Sophia’s eyes, where Ethan’s priorities lay was crystal dear. 

Eventually, she got up and left the room. 

In the guest room, sleep eluded Emily as she scrolled through the endless news about Ethan and Nancy, 

As the first light of dawn peeked through the curtains, all hope of sleep was gone. Emily rose and whipped up breakfast for Sophia. 

Emily rose and whipped up breakfast for Sophia. 

After getting freshened up, they made their way downstairs. 

Just as they entered the dining room, Rebecca’s voice rang out from the door. “Morning, Mr. Wilson, Ms. Thompson.” 

Emily froze for a split second. Looking in the direction of the voice, she saw a stunning couple stepping into the house, bathed in the soft morning light. 

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Emily stood there, openly observing the two as they entered. Ethan appeared to be in fine fettle, a soft smile on his face. Meanwhile, Nancy’s cheeks were flushed, a telltale sign of post–sex shyness. 

Her gaze dropping, Emily caught sight of a delicate pale–green bracelet on Nancy’s arm. It sparkled with a clarity that hinted at its hefty price tag. 

Upon entering, Ethan completely ignored Emily. Instead, he addressed Rebecca, “Fix up some nourishing grub this afternoon. Nancy had a rough night last night and needs to build herself up.” 

Rebecca’s face blanched, but given Ethan’s command, she simply replied, “Yes, Mr. Wilson.” 

Being a woman of the world, Emily quickly deduced what had gone down between Ethan and Nancy just by their demeanor. 

It was hardly a surprise that sex had happened on such an opportune night. 

The instant Sophia spotted Nancy’s return, she made an instinctive attempt to free her hand from Emily’s grip. However, Emily held on firmly. 

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Hearing this, Ethan sauntered over to Sophia and gave her head a gentle pat. “That’s my sweet Sophie.” 

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Sophia nuzzled against Ethan’s hand. “Daddy, I’ll always be a good girl,” she promised. 

Then, turning to Emily, she said, “Mommy, let’s eat breakfast.” 

Emily looked down at her daughter, a pang of sorrow tugging at her heart. 

Is Sophia trying to shield the fact that Ethan had spent the night with Nancy? 

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