Chapter 56

Sylvia

“So, my affair with Rachael became so intense that we were almost inseparable. I made sure that Derrick would be so busy as not to find as out. I made arrangements for him to be given so much work that when he came back in the evening, he would be so tired. He had no time for Rachael. He used to feel guilty, but Rachael always consoled him, saying that he was doing it for their future. Occasionally, he would sleep out due to work too, and those were the times we were so happy. We would spend the whole night in each other's arms.” He pauses and sighs. For some reason, I believe his story more than Rachel's or Maggie. These two names are really confusing.

"But all those times, Derrick made so much effort to spend the little time he had with Rachael."

“Did Rachael really love you.” I ask because I have a feeling that she wanted his money and nothing more.

“Well, I will get to that.” He answers.

“So now one day I made sure Derrick went far, and I was sure he wouldn't be able to