The Affair Revenge My Bestfriend's Husband Offered Me의 모든 챕터: 챕터 261 - 챕터 270

The drive home was silent. Maya fell asleep in the back seat, exhausted by the chaos. Nerissa stared out the passenger window. She hadn't looked at him once since they left the school. Normally, when they drove together, she'd rest one hand over his while he shifted gears. Tonight, both of her hands remained folded tightly in her lap. Vance kept glancing at her. She didn't look at him. He didn't know what she was thinking. Was she angry? Was she hurt? He didn't even know if she was simply still scared. He just knew she was quiet. And her quiet was always worse than her words. They reached the mansion later. Vance carried Maya to her room. He tucked her in and kissed her forehead. "Goodnight, baby." "Goodnight, Father." He closed the door softly. He walked to their bedroom. Nerissa was already sitting on the bed. She had changed into her nightclothes. She was staring at nothing. He sat down beside her. Neither of them spoke. He reached for her hand. She let him take it. He did

The principal slowly removed his glasses."So... even if Mr. Blackwood is willing to rebuild the hall, our children still won't have a place to celebrate."No one answered.One mother quietly sighed. "My daughter has practiced every evening for three months."Another father nodded. "My son keeps counting down the days.""It would break their hearts."The principal closed the projector."I think perhaps postponing the anniversary is the only realistic option."Several committee members reluctantly nodded.Then—"I disagree."Every head turned. Nerissa slowly lowered her pen onto the table."We've been trying to solve the wrong problem."The principal frowned. "I'm sorry?"She looked toward the burned auditorium."We keep talking about replacing the hall."She turned toward the window."But the children were never celebrating the hall."Silence."They're celebrating their school."The room grew quiet.Nerissa stood and walked toward the window. She pointed toward the large field beyond t

By the time the sun began to set, the school no longer looked like the place that had nearly burned down.Cars filled the parking lot one after another. Headlights swept across the school yard as parents arrived straight from work. Some loosened their ties before stepping out of their cars. Some changed their heels into sneakers. Others were still answering emails as they hurried toward the campus.The anniversary committee didn't officially begin until evening. It was the only time everyone was free. Nerissa had already been there for nearly two hours. She moved from one group to another, checking volunteer lists, confirming booth assignments, helping teachers sort decorations.Every now and then, someone reminded her to sit down. She always smiled... and kept walking.The baby hadn't made things easy lately. Every smell felt stronger. Every hour on her feet felt longer.But watching the school slowly come back to life made the exhaustion easier to ignore.Extension cords stretched ac

For a long moment...no one spoke.Three people stood beneath the courtyard lights. Just like they had in high school.Except...nothing was the same anymore.Years ago... the three of them had stood together dreaming about the future. Tonight, they finally understood why they had never arrived there together.Jovi looked down. She couldn't even meet his eyes.Nerissa noticed him. She smiled gently. Like an old friend."Finished?"He nodded. "Almost."Simple and comfortable.Zane looked at Jovi. Not with hatred. Just... a quiet acceptance.He said quietly, "You told her."Jovi nodded. Barely."I should've done it years ago."Silence.Zane looked at Jovi. Long silence hang in the air.Then—"I'm glad." he whispered.Jovi frowned. "...What?""I'm glad she finally knows."He took deliberate pause."Because she spent years believing she lost to someone better."He looked at Nerissa. "She deserved to know she never did."Jovi couldn't speak. She just nodded.Vance appeared then.He walked o

The bedroom was quiet. Only the soft hum of the air conditioner filled the darkness. Rain tapped gently against the bedroom windows. It was almost midnight. Vance lay half asleep, one arm around Nerissa as she rested against his chest. His breathing had already slowed. Another minute and he would be completely asleep. Then— "...Vance." "Mmm?" She traced lazy circles over the back of his hand. "I want to go to the coast." Silence. Vance's eyes remained closed for another three seconds. Then... they slowly opened. "...The coast?" She nodded. "I want to see you fishing." Silence. Vance blinked once. Then twice. "...You what?" She lifted her head and looked at him with complete seriousness. "I want to watch you go fishing." "...Tomorrow?" She shook her head. "No." Another pause. "...Now." He reached toward the bedside table and looked at the clock. 11:47 p.m. "Nerissa..." "I know it's late." "The coastline is almost four hours away." "I k