Wife Uncovers Husband's Deceit

I impulsively checked the silent daycare monitor app, curious about my son's nap-time routine. Unexpectedly, a wrist adorned with an elegant watch appeared on the screen. I froze, a cold sweat breaking out. The style was all too familiar, resembling the limited edition birthday gift I'd given my husband, Elian.

Immediately, I dialed Elian's number, my eyes glued to the monitor. The arm withdrew from view, clutching a phone, then vanished from the recording entirely. When the call connected, my voice trembled slightly:

"Where are you?"

Elian responded in a low tone, "I just got off the plane, heading back to the office now. Is something wrong?"

The head teacher, Nataly, appeared on the screen, her cheeks slightly flushed. I smirked coldly, grabbing my car keys and heading to Camden's private daycare.

"Nothing, just checking in."

When I arrived at Riverview Daycare, the security guard stopped me. Visitors had to sign in before entering or leaving. I bent down to sign, my eyes quickly scanning the list. Elian Gonzalez's name wasn't there. Was I being paranoid? The monitor hadn't captured Elian's face.

Elian was known as the model husband and was unlikely to have an affair. Despite this, I needed to pick up Camden from Group Five.

Though it was nap time, the children were restless. Nataly sat on the piano stool, engrossed in her phone, her manicured nails tapping away, ignoring the chattering children. Her cheeks were flushed, her lips curled in a sly smile. My gaze hardened:

"Nataly, I need a word."

Nataly glanced up, annoyed. When she saw me, her pupils contracted sharply.

"Lilly, what brings you here?"

I assessed her with a smile that didn't reach my eyes. I'd never attended Camden's parent-teacher meetings, always letting Elian take the lead. Today was my first visit to Group Five, my first time meeting Nataly. Yet she recognized me instantly, calling Camden's name accurately?

"I'm here to take Camden for his check-up."

Nataly awkwardly put down her phone, forcing a smile.

"I'll wake him up."

Her phone screen remained unlocked, revealing a familiar avatar. It vibrated continually with new messages. My heart raced, but I feigned calm and looked away.

Despite my slightly labored breathing and white-knuckled grip, I showed no other signs. Soon, Camden rubbed his sleepy eyes and leapt into my arms.

"Camden, say goodbye to Miss Phillips."

Reluctantly, Camden bid farewell to Nataly. She crouched to pinch his cheek.

"See you tomorrow, sweetheart."

My gaze lingered on her ring finger.

"Nice ring."

At my words, Nataly's arm jerked, her expression darkening as she hurriedly hid her hand behind her back, removing the ring.

"You're joking, Lilly. It's just a common design."

Nataly raised her voice sharply, almost grating.

Indeed, common. The ring matched the couple's set with Elian's diamond ring, the diamonds forming a Möbius loop. As Elian's wife, my wedding ring felt utterly out of place, as if I were the outsider.

Elian once explained he wanted to design a unique ring for me,