The Sleeper's Wrath and His Wife's Strike novel Chapter 121

Naomi’s face drained of color, her heart plunging in her chest. Her grip tightened around her phone as she struggled to contain her anger. She forced her voice low and steady, asking, “Where’s Lester?”

“Oh, he’s taking a shower,” came the woman’s breezy reply. “He was exhausted earlier. Maybe call back later, okay?”

Before Naomi could say another word, the line went dead.

Panic spiked through her. Too tired, in the shower, a woman answering his phone—could it really be what she feared?

She called back immediately, but this time, the phone just rang and rang. No one picked up.

Pacing her apartment like a cat on hot bricks, Naomi’s nerves frayed with every cheerful ring echoing in the room. Her mind conjured up vivid, unwelcome images of Lester tangled up with another woman.

By the time six o’clock rolled around and her workday ended, Lester still hadn’t called her back.

She wanted nothing more than to storm over and demand the truth, but she’d promised her colleagues she’d join them for dinner. Standing them up now would be social suicide.

“Naomi, did you book the restaurant yet? Where are we eating tonight?”

All afternoon, Naomi had been glued to her phone, waiting for Lester’s call, not thinking at all about dinner plans.

“I was caught up with the design project and didn’t get a chance to choose,” she admitted. “Where do you all usually like to eat? We could try one of your favorites tonight.”

“How about The Tasty Nook?” suggested Fiona. “They’ve got great dishes, and with so many of us, we could book their big private room.”

“I’m good with anything. If everyone else is okay with it, let’s do The Tasty Nook,” Naomi said, glancing around at the group.

The Tasty Nook was famous for its high prices and tiny portions, but the food was undeniably delicious.

No one objected, and soon everyone was hailing cars to head over.

Lindsay, meanwhile, was getting picked up. She slid into the backseat and told the driver, “The Tasty Nook, please.”

Yves glanced at her in surprise.

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