Chapter 182-little lies
Jeremy cast a worried glance at Avery across the dinner table, his instincts telling him something was amiss. Avery, usually the picture of cheerfulness, seemed distant and preoccupied, her gaze focused on the plate in front of her.

Jeremy knew his wife well. She was not one to wear her emotions on her sleeve, preferring to keep her feelings hidden beneath a mask of positivity. And yet, something about her countenance that evening had him on edge.

After finishing their meal in near silence, Jeremy cleared his throat, determined to break the ice.

"Is everything okay?" he asked, his voice gentle but firm. "You seem distracted tonight."

Avery quickly composed herself, her lips twisting into a forced smile. "Oh, it's nothing," she lied, her voice light but strained. "I think I'm just a bit stressed from the day's activities."

She avoided Jeremy's gaze, knowing all too well that her husband's piercing eyes could read her like a book. He could always tell when she was lying, and she cou
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