Robert stood there in a daze.
He had never imagined seeing the wife he privately called a worn-out hag at the anniversary gala.
Not only did she look like a completely different woman—radiant, elegant, and glamorous—but she had arrived as the date of Mr. Maeschild, founder of the Axis Group.
How was that possible?
"What's wrong?" Daisy noticed his reaction and gave his sleeve a gentle tug. "Do you know Mr. Maeschild's date?"
Robert denied it immediately. "No."
He enjoyed the novelty and excitement of being with Daisy, but he had never truly intended to end his 16-year marriage to Bella.
What he wanted was the life he had now: hot meals waiting when he came home and Daisy available whenever married life grew dull.
While the two spoke in low voices, Oliver led them to Mike and me.
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