I Cut Short My Business Trip upon Learning My Wife Was in the ER – Found Another Man by Her Bed When I Arrived…

Ethan was frozen, his mind racing. Isabel had been unfaithful? She felt neglected? He couldn’t believe it. He stared at her unconscious form, heart aching with confusion and betrayal.

As they waited for Isabel to wake, Logan continued. “She didn’t want to hurt you, Ethan. She was just lonely. She missed the affection, the attention. That’s why she turned to me.”

The words cut deep. Ethan had been working so hard, thinking he was doing the right thing by focusing on their future. But he had been blind to Isabel’s needs, and now he was paying the price. Guilt gnawed at him, along with a rising sense of anger.

“Why didn’t she talk to me?” Ethan whispered, more to himself than to Logan.

Logan shrugged. “Maybe she was afraid. Maybe she thought you wouldn’t understand. But she needs you now, more than ever.”

Ethan took a deep breath, trying to contain the storm of emotions inside him. Isabel had betrayed him, but she was still his wife. He wasn’t ready to walk away—not yet.

Then, suddenly, Isabel’s eyes fluttered open. She looked around in confusion before her gaze landed on Ethan.

“Ethan,” she said weakly, offering a faint smile.

Ethan stepped closer, his heart racing with relief. “I’m here, Isabel,” he whispered, taking her hand in his. She turned her head and saw Logan, her brow furrowing in confusion.

“Who are you?” she asked, her voice soft.

Logan smiled and lied smoothly. “I’m your husband’s colleague. I was with you when the accident happened.”

Isabel accepted the explanation without question, too groggy to realize the truth. Logan leaned in close to Ethan and whispered, “Make her happy.” Then, he turned and left the room, giving Ethan and Isabel space.