Chapter 454 "The Person Who Knows the Truth Has Returned."
The two people on the bed lay back-to-back in silence, like two islands that never intersect.
Yvette clutched the corner of the soft blanket, her heart filled with turmoil and tension.
She wanted to ask Albert about the perfume scent on his clothes and the lipstick stain on his collar, but she didn't know how to start.
The question lingered in her mind like a ticking time bomb, making her feel oppressed and uneasy.
Behind her, the man's steady breathing could be heard. Yvette opened her mouth several times, wanting to break the quiet night, but she hesitated each time.
It wasn't until a flash of light passed outside the window that Yvette finally gathered the courage to call him.
"Albert."
Her voice was weak but clear enough to reach the man's ears.
Albert's voice was slightly deep, "Hmm?"
He was close to her, and the slight vibration in his chest as he responded even transmitted through the soft mattress.
"Do you need this shirt washed?"
Albert was taken aback.
He had waited so long, only to receive such an insignificant question.
He knew she had seen and smelled it, yet she seemed indifferent.
Albert tugged at the corner of his mouth, "Yeah."
"Okay," Yvette replied.
Yvette and Sylvia walked side by side down the luxurious shopping street.
Sylvia, holding Yvette's arm, said excitedly, "The recent project has been so overwhelming. I finally got a break, so I dragged you out to shop. The weather's changing, and I want to buy some coats and scarves."
"Okay," Yvette responded.
Passing by a dessert shop, Sylvia pulled Yvette inside and found a place to sit.
Sylvia said, "Let's eat something first. You need the energy to enjoy shopping."
"Sure."
Sylvia noticed something off in Yvette's voice. She looked up and saw Yvette's low spirits and slightly somber face.
Sylvia immediately sensed Yvette's unease, "Yvette? What's wrong?"
Sylvia's concerned gaze stirred something in Yvette's heart. She thought for a moment and said softly, "Sit down, I'll tell you slowly."
"Alright." Sylvia sat down beside Yvette and gently held her hand, as if trying to convey some strength to her, "Don't worry, take your time."
Yvette nodded and roughly recounted the events of the previous night to Sylvia.
She looked puzzled, with undisguised sadness in her eyes, "Does he have another woman?"
"Are you suspecting he's cheating on you?" Sylvia asked.
"Otherwise, why would there be such a strong perfume scent? And the lipstick stain was on his collar." Yvette paused, her voice lowering, "If it weren't something special, given Albert's personality, he wouldn't let anyone's lips touch his collar."
Sylvia's expression became more serious, "If you suspect, then investigate! Don't just sit here and ponder, making yourself more miserable without any proof."
"Sylvia." Yvette suddenly called her, "Do you think I should investigate? Do I even have the right to look into this?"
"Of course you do! You're Albert's wife, it's your right."
Yvette lowered her eyes, not speaking.
Sylvia looked at Yvette's slightly vacant eyes and gently comforted her, "Yvette, sometimes you don't need to overthink. What if it's all just a misunderstanding?"
Yvette pressed her lips together, deep in thought.
After meeting Doyle's professor, Albert and Doyle walked out of the hospital side by side and got into the car.
As Doyle drove, he said to Albert, "Since my professor is willing to help, it means your project has a good future and is meaningful. Otherwise, someone as proud as my professor wouldn't get involved."
"Yeah, make sure to help your professor out."
Doyle rolled his eyes. "You sound like a capitalist now. Helping my professor means helping you, right?"
"If you're willing."
Doyle gave a dramatic eye roll.
Seeing Albert's cold face in the rearview mirror, Doyle decided to change the topic.
Doyle suddenly remembered Albert's unusual behavior yesterday, and his curiosity surged. He asked, "Hey Albert, can I ask you something?"
Albert replied, "Go ahead."
Doyle looked at Albert in the rearview mirror, smiling mischievously, "What happened last night? Did you test her? How did she react?"
"Nothing."
Albert withdrew his gaze from the window and looked at Doyle in the rearview mirror with a cold expression.
His calm eyes and slightly raised head made Doyle feel uneasy.
"I'm just asking if your plan worked last night. Why are you glaring at me?" Doyle muttered, "It's not like I'm forcing you to do something bad."
"Nothing," Albert suppressed his irritation and turned to look out the window again, "I don't do such things."
"What things? You're the one who wants to know if your wife loves you and cares about you!" Doyle clicked his tongue, "Men like you deserve it..."
"Shut up!" Albert growled angrily.
The hospital was close to the Valdemar Group building, and soon the car stopped in front of it.
Albert got out of the car, and Doyle hadn't given up, "Albert, I really suggest you try."
Try?
Albert slammed the car door shut with a loud bang, his face even darker.
When he woke up this morning, Yvette was already gone, and the shirt was missing too.
He walked out of the room and saw the shirt hanging to dry. Only the scent of detergent remained, and the collar was clean as new.
Thinking of this scene, a flash of disappointment crossed Albert's eyes.
Back in the office, Vincent followed him in.
Vincent's face was calm, but his fingers gripping the tablet were slightly tense. He tried to keep his voice steady, "Mr. Valdemar, Ms. Swift requested a meeting."
Albert's steps were steady, and he decisively said, "No."
Albert sat down at his desk, sensing Vincent still standing there without leaving or speaking. He looked up at him with some displeasure, "What? Is there something else?"
"Mr. Valdemar," Vincent said with a troubled expression, "Ms. Swift said if you refuse to meet her, she has another message for you."
"Speak," Albert said impatiently.
"She said, 'The person who knows the truth is back.'"
Albert frowned. "What?"
Vincent chose his words carefully, "My guess? Ms. Swift means that Micah is back."
Albert's eyes lifted.
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