Chapter 57

I quickly retracted the message and immediately apologized.

But then, the person replied with a piece of advice: "Why don't you pretend to be sick?"

I held my phone for a long time, unsure whether to thank him. It was so awkward.

And I realized I had no idea when I added this person on the messaging app. I checked his profile and saw he was a man, but his timeline was empty, and his background was just a plain black background, offering no clues about him.

I didn't reply and simply deleted the chat.

I comforted myself, thinking, he's just a stranger—he doesn't know who you are, who your husband is, and you didn't mention any names.

Stay calm, stay calm, stay calm!

But I couldn't help considering his suggestion: pretending to be sick.

Yes, pretending to be sick.

Even Max, as despicable as he is, wouldn't do anything if I were ill, right? After all, he has to keep up the pretense of being a devoted husband. He wouldn't fulfill his bodily desires while I'm sick, would he?

But ho