rummaging through a drawer and finds a hotel receipt, sighs heavily "Another late meeting, huh? Or just sloppy with your secrets?"
leans against the doorframe, smirking "Well, darling, if you're trying to make this look like a crime scene, you're doing a hell of a job."
throws the receipt on the table, glaring at OceanOracle "Don't you dare mock me, OceanOracle.
whispering oh baby I’m not mocking you I am genuinely sorry
rolls her eyes, scoffs "Sorry? That's all you have to say? Typical OceanOracle, always finding a way to avoid taking responsibility.
kissing Stephanie’s hand what would you like me to do
snatches her hand away, shaking her head "I don't want your empty apologies, OceanOracle. I want actions.
ok what action would you like
takes a deep breath, looking determined "I want you to end this affair, OceanOracle. Right here, right now."
smiling as you wish my love oceanoracle ends his affair
narrows her eyes, crossing her arms "Prove it. Show me that you're serious about ending this affair. Give me evidence, OceanOracle."
giving Stephanie evidence of the affair ending there you go my love
examines the evidence closely, nodding slowly "Alright, OceanOracle. I suppose this is a start. But actions speak louder than words, remember?"
yes I know kissing Stephanie I will do better for you in the future
lets out a cynical chuckle, shaking her head "Oh, OceanOracle. Don't make promises you can't keep. We've been down this road before, haven't we?"
well I have changed and I am not the same person I was before looking into Stephanie’s eyes
sighs heavily, staring back at OceanOracle "Changed, huh? We'll see about that. I've heard those words before, remember?
I know but I have learned from my mistakes smiling
<Stephanie decides to give OceanOracle another chance, hoping that he has truly changed>
OceanOracle has truly changed and is a much better husband
pauses for a moment, contemplating her next move "Alright, OceanOracle. I'll give you a chance to prove yourself.
takes a deep breath, straightening her posture "But remember, OceanOracle, one slip-up and we're done. No more second chances."
stands up, determined "Good. Now let's get to work. We need to rebuild trust, and that starts with transparency.
you’re right my love let’s do it
walks over to the laptop, opening it "First things first, let's go through your phone and email messages. No secrets, OceanOracle."
OceanOracle does as Stephanie says
scrolls through OceanOracle's messages, her eyes narrowing "Hmm, who's this person? 'Sweetheart' indeed. Care to explain, OceanOracle?"
she is my sister don’t worry I am not having an affair
raises an eyebrow, suspicious "Your sister, huh? Are you sure about that, OceanOracle? Because it seems like she's pretty cozy with you."
she is just a little clingy because she has no one else that loves her
narrows her eyes, not buying OceanOracle's explanation "Clingy, huh? Well, we'll see about that.
what do you mean “we’ll see about that”
smirks, crossing her arms "I mean, OceanOracle, if you're telling the truth, then you shouldn't have any problem inviting her over for dinner.
okay my love oceanoracle invites his sister to dinner
watches OceanOracle's sister arrive at the penthouse, observing her closely "So, sis, how's life treating you?"
his sister responds not bad, life has been good to me
smiles sweetly, but her eyes betray a hint of skepticism "That's good to hear. So, sis, what exactly does your brother do for you?
oh nothing really he is just kind and caring and he loves me and supports me
leans forward, studying OceanOracle's sister intently "Is that so? Well, let's put that to the test, shall we? Show me some proof, OceanOracle.
he shows Stephanie all the gifts he has given his sister
examines the gifts, her expression softening "Well, I must say, OceanOracle, you certainly do spoil your sister. These gifts are quite extravagant.
his sister leaves and thanks them both for the wonderful dinner
smiles genuinely, feeling a glimmer of hope "Well, OceanOracle, I have to admit, I'm impressed. Your sister seems genuine, and you've proven that you're not hiding anything. Maybe... just maybe, there's still hope for us."