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exclusive estate filled with sprawling mansions, manicured lawns, and gates that seem more like barriers

generation. The Crawford's weren't just wealthy; they were part of the one percent, dripping in old money and fa

wealth. In Karen's eyes, I am an opportunist, someone who has no business being part of their perfect, privileged family. And when Jack told her that I can't have children, her disdain for me only grew stronger. She blames me for ever

hat fills me with dread. It is the knowledge that Karen is probably celebrating the fact that Jack has left me.

turn around and leave, but I can't. Not until I know what is going on. I have an intense feeling that Jack is here, and I am not going anywhere until I

sharp blue eyes glinting with barely concealed satisfactio

sides, taking a deep b

ply, forcing politeness into my tone.

now that Jack's left you." Her voice is dripping with ve

g anger. Of course,

you," I add, my voice tight. "I

rms, a cruel smile

sn't want to talk to y

block my way. "Karen, this isn't about you.

torm past her into the grand foyer, my

out, desperation r

I'm not leaving until yo

ng, it is Jack. But instead, I am met by William Crawford's cold, stern face.

screaming like a madwoman

ark, my voice trembling with frus

irk playing at the corners of h

words. "He's still my husband," I snap. "And h

rly bored by the en

down to talk to you. Leave

e door. She pulls open a drawer from the antique console table and

as you can and send

the papers inside. My vision blurs as I stare at the words on th

lood drain f

audible. "Jack is divorcing me, and you're delivering th

ock sympathy. "We didn't want to make this

head pounded with disbelief. This isn't happening. It can't be real. Jack has sent hi

voice breaking, but the house rem

cut through

u can keep the penthouse we bought for you. W

anymore. I can't breathe. The walls of the grand foyer seem to close in on me. My legs buc

nything just a blur of tears, pain, and shock. I force myself to stand, my body trembling wit

t house from the Crawford's, from the life I thought I knew. A

e I am compl