The Affair Revenge My Bestfriend's Husband Offered Me의 모든 챕터: 챕터 271 - 챕터 280

The morning sun had only just begun to warm the coastline when a black SUV rolled into the familiar driveway of the Whitmore house.The engine stopped in front of the wooden gate.For a moment, neither Vance nor Nerissa moved.Nerissa looked out the window, smiling quietly at the white wooden house she had grown up in."It still looks exactly the same."Vance followed her gaze."The flowers are different."She looked again before laughing softly."...Mom changed them."He smiled."I thought you said nothing had changed."She turned toward him."Some things aren't meant to."He reached into the back seat and lifted a large woven basket overflowing with freshly caught fish."...Ready?"She nodded.Together, they walked toward the front door.Before either of them could knock— The door suddenly swung open.Leo stood there, still wearing a faded T-shirt and sweatpants, clearly having just woken up.He blinked once.Then twice."Neri?"His eyes shifted toward Vance.Then toward the basket.

The afternoon sun bathed the coastal village in warm golden light. After leaving his family's house, Sam slipped Momo's leash into his hand."Come on."Celeste looked up. "Where are we going?""I want to show you something.""It's far?"He smiled. "About ten minutes.""Walking?"He nodded. "It's easier than driving."Momo barked happily and trotted ahead as they left the Hart family's yard.The village was lively beneath the afternoon sun. Fishing nets hung outside nearly every house, drying in the sea breeze. Children kicked a football across an open field before stopping to wave at Sam."Brother Sam!"He waved back.An elderly fisherman sitting beneath a mango tree laughed."So, you're finally home.""For the weekend."Sam smiled. "I am."Another villager pointed toward Celeste. "Your friend?"Sam nodded naturally. "This is Celeste."The older woman smiled warmly. "Welcome to our village."Celeste bowed her head politely. "Thank you."As they continued walking, greetings followed the

"How difficult could it be?"William quietly folded his newspaper. Lily smiled. Neither of them answered.The head nanny simply returned a knowing smile. "...We'll begin with Noah."The nursery smelled faintly of baby powder and fresh linen. Three white cribs stood side by side beneath the tall windows.Three newborns.Three tiny people.Three completely different personalities.The head nanny gently lifted Noah first. "This is usually the calm one."Vance accepted him carefully, supporting the baby's head exactly as he'd been taught.Noah opened his eyes. Instead of crying, he simply looked at Vance. Quietly. Almost thoughtfully.Vance blinked. "...Why does it feel like he's evaluating me?"The nanny laughed softly. "He likes looking at people's faces."Noah continued staring.William folded his arms. "He has your expression."Vance frowned. "I don't stare at people.""You do. When you're thinking."Lily nodded. "Exactly like that."Vance looked down at Noah again. The tiny boy was st

Morning sunlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Blackwood mansion, filling the living room with a warm golden glow. The room no longer resembled the elegant space featured in architecture magazines. The expensive Persian rug had disappeared beneath a colorful battlefield of stuffed animals, wooden blocks, picture books, rattles, and soft cushions.A large play mat occupied almost the entire center of the room. William Blackwood stood in the doorway with his morning newspaper tucked beneath one arm. He surveyed the scene for a long moment.Then he sighed. "My living room..."Lily walked past him carrying a basket of freshly folded baby clothes. "Our living room."William looked around once more. One year ago, no one had dared leave a toy on the floor.Now...There was an entire plush giraffe sitting on top of a priceless antique coffee table.He looked toward his grandson. "...I suppose we've lost."Lily laughed. "We surrendered months ago."In the middle of the play

**Three days later**The old playpen had been replaced by a much larger padded play area, surrounded by sturdy baby fences nearly twice as tall as the old ones.He walked around it twice. Checked every latch. Pulled gently against every panel.Satisfied, he folded his arms. "There."William raised an eyebrow. "Confident?"Vance nodded."Unless one of them suddenly learns to fly...they're staying inside."Lily smiled. "We'll see."The triplets adjusted surprisingly quickly. The new space was filled with soft climbing cushions, tunnels, building blocks, and stuffed animals.Luna immediately tested every corner of the fence. She pressed both hands against it. Shook it. Tried climbing it.Nothing.She frowned. Then tried again. Still nothing.Vance watched proudly. "Victory."Nerissa looked at Luna's determined expression. "I wouldn't celebrate yet."For almost a week...Peace returned. No more surprise visitors in Maya's bedroom. No more disappearing babies. No mysterious adventures.Ever