The next moment, Jovana’s eyes were covered by someone’s hand.
Armando rested his chin on her shoulder affectionately, unbelievably gentle.
He whispered, “Wait a bit before opening your eyes.”
Jovana’s eyelashes fluttered.
His words somehow brought back her memories.
In the past, every time Armando had prepared a surprise for her, he would say this.
The fireworks show when he confessed his love that year.
The big ceremony when he proposed to her that year.
Every one of those surprises touched her so much in her heart.
But now, she couldn’t feel anything in her heart anymore.
Armando put his arm around her waist and led her to the table.
Maybe because he was a bit nervous, he didn’t notice her body stiffen a little.
After he opened the gift boxes one by one, he put down his hand and hugged her from behind.
Jovana’s eyes slightly widened as she stared blankly at the beautiful decorations in the living room.
Rose petals made a walkway, heart–shaped balloons were all around, and warm lights twinkled… It felt like a dream.
There were also some gifts on the table. That pink diamond jewelry from the auction house, some jade jewelry, a hairpin, and a bracelet…
These were the items Armando bought at the auction house earlier.
Jovana couldn’t help but wonder, “How come? Didn’t he buy them for Juliette?
“What does he mean by all this?”
Jovana felt a bitter, heavy feeling in her heart. She just felt it was so ironic.
‘Do you like it?” Armando asked gently.
His big hand wrapped around hers, massaging it carefully.
“Sorry, I made you sad this morning. I’m now trying to make it up to you. Please give me a chance.
“You’ve always liked that pink diamond jewelry, right? Come on, let me help you put it on…”
After saying that, he went to get the necklace with pink diamonds from the gift box and leaned down a bit to put it on Jovana.
The moment he leaned down, his slightly open collar fell apart, and the red marks on his chest really hurt Jovana’s eyes.
Obviously, Armando bought those things with his mistress, or maybe they were something his mistress didn’t want, so he gave them all to Jovana as gifts.
But he still put on that affectionate look.
Jovana bit her lip and closed her eyes, the bitterness spreading in her heart.
Armando knew nothing about this.
Jovana pushed away Armando’s hand that was holding the necklace.
Then, she smiled lightly, “I’ll wear it later. I wanna find a nice outfit to go with it.”
Armando paused for a second and didn’t think much of it.
He pinched her cheek and smiled, “Okay. I bought them for you anyway. Just match it however you like.
“And there’s the birthday gift for Madam Atherton’s 70th birthday. When the time comes, I’ll give it to her.”
Jovana lowered her eyes.
If she hadn’t seen him spending a fortune for Juliette at the auction today, she might have softened up a bit for her grandma’s sake.
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Jovana tugged at the corner of her mouth and didn’t wanna continue this conversation anymore. “It’s getting late. I wanna take a shower. You go and pack these things up first.”
Armando held Jovana, his hand lightly rubbing her slim waist.
He kissed her on the cheek and whispered in a hoarse voice, “Shower together? I can help you..
His big hand was like a poisonous snake, and it made Jovana feel sick.
“I don’t feel well!”
Jovana pushed his hand away, her face pale, and her chest heaving violently.
As soon as she thought about him having slept with Juliette and now wanting to touch her, she felt sick.
The push came so suddenly, and Armando was caught off guard and stumbled a bit. The desire in his eyes instantly faded, and he felt a bit uncomfortable.
But when he saw Jovana’s pale face, he pressed his lips together and didn’t say anything.
Then, he held her and said to her gently and softly, “Sorry, I didn’t think it through. How about this? You go take a shower, and I’ll make you some hot cocoa.”
After saying that, he went to the kitchen.
Jovana frowned and stared at his back, and the corners of her eyes slowly turned a little red.
She turned her head and glanced at the gift boxes on the table.
The two of them had been together for nine years, and they should’ve had a great life in marriage. But why did Armando cheat on her? Why did he betray their marriage?
Jovana suddenly closed her eyes.
Tired, Jovana went to the bedroom with heavy steps.
Just as she was about to go to the bathroom to take a bath, the phone in her pocket started buzzing.
