Chapter 279

Chapter 279:

Previously, when her friends boasted of their husbands’ attentiveness and care, she secretly scorned them. She believed such men were without ambition, overly preoccupied with domestic life, and not fitting her image of a driven man.

Now, craving support herself, she realized the value of having a compassionate partner.

Feeling increasingly isolated, Joselyn found herself without a shoulder to lean on.

She chose not to follow Hunk to the office, instead heading straight for the sanctuary of her home.

That day, and for several days after, she avoided the office entirely, staying in touch with Ava to confirm her safe arrival and adjustment abroad. This contact was the only thing that eased her worries slightly.

She constantly cautioned Ava to stay vigilant, dreading that the reach of Fernanda’s influence might even stretch across borders.

Joselyn feared the worst: if Fernanda targeted Ava abroad, she could do nothing.

Consumed by concerns for Ava, Joselyn neglected her professional duties, growing increasingly exhausted and visibly thinner.

She longed for Hunk to notice her dwindling spirits and ask, “What’s wrong?”— a small sign that he cared.

Yet, no such concern came her way.

Hunk was swamped with the critical project, his schedule packed with endless meetings. He filled his evenings with networking events, often returning home late, inebriated, and reliant on the driver to get him safely back.

Joselyn not only lacked Hunk’s support but also found herself tending to his late-night messes, cleaning up vomit that left her feeling both irritable and disheartened.

She was typically vigilant about household staff, dismissing the housekeeper each evening after dinner due to concerns about inappropriate conduct stories she’d read. Now, she regretted not having the extra help during these trying times.

It took two weeks for Hunk to realize Joselyn hadn’t been at the office. When she was around, Joselyn efficiently managed many responsibilities, freeing up Hunk’s schedule considerably.

Her absence now left him swamped with a backlog, noticeably affecting his workload.

He began to question what had kept Joselyn away.

Was she unaware of the company’s needs, especially following the acquisition of a major project?

Hunk’s frustration grew.

After reaching out, he discovered Joselyn was at a spa, which only intensified his irritation. How could she neglect her duties for so long, seemingly indulging herself?

That evening, free from any business gatherings, Hunk returned home seething. Their conversation quickly escalated due to Joselyn’s sharp replies, leading to an explosive argument.

Hunk’s temper ignited during their conversation, his words carelessly sharp, which provoked Joselyn deeply, causing her buried frustrations and pain to erupt into a heated dispute.