"Today, Section Chief Murai spoke to me. I might get promoted." My husband spoke cheerfully, but I couldn't genuinely be happy for him. Instead, the pain of deceiving my husband only allowed me to force a stiff smile. From that day on, I submitted to Mr. Murai. "By enduring this, he will advance, and we will be happy," I told myself strongly. However, my body sank deeper to escape the guilt. And then, on the seventh night...
