Chapter 321

Naomi seemed genuinely interested in helping. She even came up with a plan. ‘I’ll show Ryan this statement and ask him why he transferred money to some woman named Catherine. I’ll ask if he’s keeping a mistress, if he’s done something to betray me. He’ll panic and want to explain himself. He’ll have to tell me the truth.’ She nodded as she spoke, looking very pleased with her own idea. I was about to suggest the same thing. ‘That would be perfect. I don’t know how to thank you. I know I shouldn’t be bothering you with all this, especially now you’re pregnant. But I really need to know if what I suspect is true. I don’t think I can let this go until I know for sure.’ ‘Don’t worry, I’ll definitely help you. Leave it to me. And try not to overthink it. I’m sure Ashton had his reasons.’ She squeezed my hand reassuringly. ‘Really, I can tell he cares about you deeply. I’ve heard Ashton and Genevieve have known each other since they were kids. Maybe he just wanted to give her a second chance