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.

for me. I’ll explain everything.” Bryant said in

the time I collected myself, the drama outside had escalated, with the door firmly

while someone outside was

drastic! Bry, have you fallen for her?

her off, “I’m asking you

What’s with

noise outside

a mix of

I slowly opened the door and

might have left, but the audience lingered, all curious

wanted to reassure myself that having a

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in their eyes felt like knives, cutting deep

It was almost unbearable.

hurt, the straighter I stood, walking out

myself this was nothing.

we faced bankruptcy, creditors cornered me at my doorstep, demanding payment. Their disdain was palpable, even physical, as if I could feel

me when I said my parents were gone, locking me in

days, this

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

door to Christine and the others’ room suddenly swung open, and Mark appeared, looking anxious. He

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