Chapter 11 “Shannon, I’ve loved you–for 20 years! How the hell am I supposed to live without you? Let me stay with you, please!” “Shannon… I can’t… I can’t live without you. Do you have any idea how miserable. I’ve been this past month?” I froze in my tracks, and then, I turned to look … Read more
Chapter 10 I erased every trace of my old life. But somehow, it still found its way back to me. The push notifications kept popping up- either about Heather selling off most of his company, or him and Jennifer getting into a fight at some hospital. I didn’t even read them. I just swiped and … Read more
Chapter 9 I sat back down and opened the video again. This time, I kept it running as I made dinner, hoping I wouldn’t see that stupid ad again. And I didn’t. Instead, the top story was about how the brand ended its contract and replaced its ambassador. Jennifer was kicked out of the company. … Read more
Chapter 8 Heather bought the island back. Paid 101 freaking times what it was worth when I sold it. Even after subtracting what I sold it for, he’s still down millions. I don’t understand him anymore. We’ve already separated, and the betrayal has already happened. Now, trying to fix things–who is he doing it for? … Read more
Chapter 7 100 But as the plane took off, a dull ache settled in my chest. I’d planned this all so carefully, but heck, the final goodbye hurt so much more than I expected. Two long decades of love and trust. How could it be possible to let go when he wasn’t just my husband–he’d … Read more
Chapter 6 About an hour later, my husband’s mistress texted me to open the door. At the doorway, there they were 999 roses. I bit my lip and stomped on them like a maniac, crushing them under my feet. Again and again, until petals were crushed underfoot, scattering on the floor like a massacre of … Read more
Chapter 5 He let out a scoff, his eyes trailing lazily down Jennifer’s thigh, still exposed below her over-the–knee boots. “That is impressive? The best part–oh, you haven’t even seen it yet.” The manager smacked his lips, clearly envious. “When I hit your level, I’m keeping a hundred just like her!” “But hey, your wife … Read more
Chapter 4 Jennifer took my husband’s hand and guided it to the ribbon at her waist, her seductive intentions painfully clear. I gasped for air like I was drowning. But not matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t breathe. I watched them step inside together, all wrapped up in each other, and I ran. Like … Read more
Chapter 3 “You used to leave work at the office no matter how busy you were,” I casually pointed out. Heather’s fingers froze mid–typing, and he glanced up at me, guilt flashing across his face. “Oh, things have just been hectic lately, babe. It’ll be over soon, I promise. Go get some rest now, okay?” … Read more
Chapter 2 But even the perfect husband can be tempted to cheat on his wife. When he heard the door open, he casually wiped his hands on the apron he was wearing. He walked over and planted a kiss on my forehead. The scent of his body wash hit me first, warm and familiar. But … Read more