Chapter 20. Now I Have To Demand Compensation

When Kane arrived, he found Lani and Aurora sitting in a corner surrounded by scattered wine bottles. The two were talking and laughing.

He overheard Aurora teasingly saying, “Men are all scoundrels, Lani. That guy who called you earlier must be a scoundrel. Block his phone number later.”

Lani nodded, seeming to be intoxicated and only giggling.

“That’s right, there’s no good man out there. They’re all either stupid or cheaters.”

Kane hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to approach or not. After a few seconds of indecision, he helplessly walked over to Lani, gently supporting her against his shoulder and tenderly stroking her hair.

“Lani, let’s go home; it’s getting late,” he suggested softly.

Lani blinked, tilting her head to look at Kane with curiosity. “Who are you? Do we know each other?”

Kane sighed in frustration, carefully holding Lani tighter as she was about to fall onto the sofa, explaining, “Yes, we’re very close. I’m your husb