Chapter 91

It wasn’t just in my head, nor was it a misunderstanding.

My husband had relegated me to the shadows of our relationship, the part that couldn’t see the light of day.

I

He interrogated me endlessly about my relationship with Mark while insisting I hide. behind the door, out of sight.

Ridiculous, to say the least.

“It’s not what you think.”

Bryant reached out to touch my shoulder, and instinctively stepped back, stuttering as I looked at him. Tears, which I had been fighting back, began to roll down my cheeks. “Don’t touch me.”

“Don’t touch me,” my mind was foggy, overwhelmed by that single thought.

“Jane, you’re overthinking it. I just didn’t want..

His words were cut short by another predictable knock on the door.

Margaret, no doubt, had caused a scene in every room, determined to find Bryant and confront me. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have taken so long.

“Go home and wait for me. I’ll explain everything.” Bryant said in a deep voice before he opened the door and left.

outside had escalated, with the door firmly

to get out; while someone outside was even more eager to get in.

huh? I wouldn’t do anything drastic! Bry, have you fallen for

cutting her off, “I’m asking you one last time,

with

noise

a mix of

opened the door and stepped out.

but the audience lingered, all curious about

having a clear conscience was enough,

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disdain in their eyes felt like knives, cutting deep

was almost

more it hurt, the straighter I stood, walking out with my head

this was nothing.

faced bankruptcy, creditors cornered me at my doorstep, demanding payment. Their disdain was palpable, even

said my parents were gone, locking me in a dark room for days until the

those days,

stop myself from hating Bryant, hating his cold heart, his unfairness, and the fact that he married me without any love.

and the others’ room suddenly swung open, and Mark appeared, looking anxious. He spotted

didn’t leave with Bryant?”

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