One day, while cleaning James' study room, Emma stumbled upon a hidden compartment in his desk. Her curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn't resist the temptation to explore its contents. As she opened the compartment, her eyes widened in shock and disbelief. Inside, she found a collection of passports and classified documents.
Emma's heart raced, her mind spinning with a mix of fear and confusion. The truth about her husband's secret life was laid bare before her, and she struggled to make sense of it all. Questions flooded her mind, but she knew she needed to confront James and seek the truth. But Just as Emma was about to gather her thoughts and confront her husband, James surprised her with a romantic getaway. He had planned a spontaneous trip, whisking her away to a secluded cabin nestled in the breathtaking mountains. Emma couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions - excitement, confusion, and a lingering sense of suspicion.
"Why, what's wrong?" James asked, holding Emma in his arms as she looked up at him, her suspicions about James lingering in her mind. She swallowed her doubts and replied, "It's nothing..."
"Are you worried about our son being alone?" James interjected, redirecting Emma's thoughts to their son, Ethan. Her concern for their son momentarily overshadowed her suspicions. "But this trip just came out of the blue!" she exclaimed.
James let out a sigh, his eyes filled with understanding. "Am I not allowed to spoil my wife again?" he said, his voice laced with a hint of playfulness. He pulled Emma closer, his arms enveloping her in a comforting embrace. His gaze shifted to one of the maids nearby, and he continued, "And don't worry about Ethan. He's 15 now, and the maids will always be here to take care of him, right?"
"Yes!" one of the maids chimed in, affirming James' words.
Emma's worries began to ease as she looked into James' eyes, searching for the truth. She wanted to believe in his words, to trust that he had their best interests at heart. The warmth of his embrace and the reassurance in his voice started to melt away her doubts.
"Okay," Emma finally relented, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "I'll trust you, James. Let's enjoy this getaway together."
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