Chapter 282: A Day of Curiosity

Irene couldn't shake off the nagging curiosity about David's mysterious wife. Emily's evasive answers only fueled her desire to uncover the truth. So, one crisp autumn morning, Irene decided to tail Emily discreetly. She justified it to herself as harmless curiosity, a quest for understanding her colleague's life beyond the office walls. Emily, unaware of Irene's covert pursuit, went about her day as usual. Irene trailed behind, careful to keep a safe distance. As they walked through the bustling streets of the city, Irene strained to catch snippets of Emily's conversations. "Are you free for lunch tomorrow?" Emily asked someone on the phone. "Sure, that sounds great. I'll meet you at our usual spot," came the reply. Irene noted down the details mentally, determined to piece together Emily's life puzzle. She followed Emily to a quaint café where she met with a woman around her age. Irene sat at a nearby table, pretending to be engrossed in a book while stealthily observing their intera