Chapter 137

He couldn't be bothered to argue with her over the same issue again.

Divorce was out of the question.

"Fine, you want to go through the courts? I'd like to see which lawyer has the guts to take on my divorce case."

Timothy let go of her shoulders, turned on his heel, and stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

The loud bang echoed through the room, hitting Jessica like a physical blow to the chest.

Her strength gave out. She slid slowly down the wall until she sat on the floor, legs curled beneath her.

How could she, all alone, possibly win against someone as powerful as Timothy?

He refused to let her go, clinging to a marriage that held not a shred of love.

Clearly, he really needed a legitimate wife-someone to help shield Sheila from suspicion.

He doted on Sheila, after all.

affair come to light and ruin Sheila's

Jessica was left with no choice but to become the sacrificial lamb

for Timothy. She'd thought about leaving quietly, fading away, waiting for

was gone, their marriage would end

a person, with feelings and dignity. She couldn't spend the last stretch of her life continuing to

wanted a divorce-a final

such a modest wish, Timothy refused

for death, just as she'd once imagined,

had barely stepped out of the room when his

you and Miss Sheila coming back?

voice dropped, cool and stern.

was sick. Why should I miss her?" He was

mom, but her phone had

He'd cried.

the way over, comforted him,

at school, the nurse's son told the other kids that Miss

several of the cartoons they all liked watching were made by Miss

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