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.

had escalated, with the door firmly

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

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

“I’m asking you one last

I’m leaving! What’s with the attitude?

noise

was a mix of whine

slowly opened

audience lingered, all curious

myself that having a clear conscience was enough, but

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in their eyes felt like knives, cutting deep into my

was almost unbearable.

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

was

cornered me at my doorstep, demanding payment. Their disdain was palpable,

locking me in a dark room for days

to those days, this was nothing.

myself from hating Bryant, hating his cold heart, his unfairness, and the fact

door to Christine and the others’ room suddenly swung open, and Mark appeared,

leave with Bryant?”

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