Chapter 1820

But reality proved very different. People often said that a woman's ruthlessness could surpass a man's hundredfold once her heart grew cold. Yet when a woman truly loved a man, she would sob so miserably as if her life was ending right after a breakup. Wilhelmina, however, showed none of that. In fact, she even seemed happy. At midnight, Jack finally heard movement outside. He rushed downstairs, and sure enough, Wilhelmina had returned. His face remained expressionless, but inside, he was burning with fury. Wilhelmina only returned at midnight. In those two missing hours, anything could have happened. Besides, over dinner, Jack had made it clear that if Wilhelmina wasn't home by ten, they were done. By strolling in so late, she had clearly disregarded his words. Their bond was broken. Their vows, severed. "Jack, come quick. Help me… I… I hurt my foot!" To his surprise, Wilhelmina was asking for help. But the thought that she might have already been with another man made Jack's a