He didn’t miss a beat. “Huh? Oh, it’s fine. Still a lot of work to get that promotion, dear,” he replied, as if everything was perfectly normal. My heart pounded in my chest as I played along, kissing him goodbye and watching him leave. Determined to uncover the truth, I got into a taxi and followed him.
The Unveiling
The taxi trailed him through familiar streets until he stopped at a building I didn’t recognize. It wasn’t an office or a suspicious rendezvous point but a local community college. I watched as he entered the building, a look of determination on his face. Curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to follow him inside. Peeking through a window, I saw him sitting in a classroom, taking notes attentively.
The Hidden Truth
Later that evening, as we sat down for dinner, I could no longer contain my questions. “Why didn’t you tell me you were laid off?” I asked, my voice trembling.
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