Chapter 2 - The Man at the DoorThe front door had opened quietly.

The husband, dressed in a dark suit and tie, had returned earlier than expected.
He had spent years building his career, believing that success meant creating a secure home for his family.
Yet as he walked down the hallway, he heard his wife's voice.
At first, he couldn't understand what was happening.
Then he heard the words.
Every insult.
Every accusation.
Every cruel remark directed at the woman who cared for their child.
He stopped.
His expression slowly changed from confusion to disbelief.
He had known his wife could be demanding.
He had never imagined this.
He stepped closer.
Inside the room, his wife continued speaking, completely unaware that the person she least wanted to hear the truth was standing only a few feet away.
Then he finally entered.
The nanny looked up first.
Her eyes widened.
The wife turned.
And suddenly, the room became silent.
The husband stood there, motionless.
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His face revealed something far more painful than anger.
Disappointment.
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