Chapter 9

Since Jacob was out, I decided to go through his computer. I’d bought him the computer solely for playing games. Since I’d never touched it, he remained logged into WhatsApp. I launched WhatsApp.

At first glance, nothing seemed unusual. However, I was convinced something was amiss. Suddenly, an idea struck me. I clicked the search bar and looked for phrases such as “I’m here.” and “What are you doing?”

Just then, a cute profile picture appeared in the search results. Apparently, Jacob had hidden the chats and messages so I wouldn’t find them. My heart sank as I read their sweet messages.

I’d always wondered why he insisted on playing at that specific pool hall. It wasn’t the biggest or best in our area, but it was where Queenie worked. Jacob and Queenie had been going out behind my back for quite some time. I felt incredibly hurt. In their chat history, they discussed my fortune and called me an orphan. In their latest exchange, Jacob had told Queenie he’d help her pay off what she owed me.

I cleared the browser history and sent Jacob fifty thousand dollars with tear-filled eyes. Then, I sent him a text message: “I sent you the money, baby. Do let me know if you’ve received it.”

Afterward, I disregarded his reply and immediately drove to our new house. I grew up in an orphanage. After I got together with Jacob, a woman claiming to be my distant aunt appeared and said I was her only remaining family. After she passed away, I inherited her massive fortune. I put the money into a fixed deposit and moved into the house she left me, together with Jacob.

Our new house was bought with a mortgage. Since the house reeked of formaldehyde after renovations, we decided to move in at a later date. We ended up deciding to move in only after we got married.

I never expected the house to become a getaway for Jacob and his mistress. Once I opened the door, I was shocked by what I saw.