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Chapter 11 The next morning, I found divorce papers waiting for me at the door. Garrett had finally signed them. A few days later, an enormous sum of money–hundreds of millions–suddenly appeared in my account. Iris came running over, waving her phone in shock. Her eyes were wide as she scrolled through a stream of … Read More “A love that never was 11” »
Chapter 10 “No, Renes i finally found you how could I possibly let you leave me again? 1 never signed those divorce papers. That means you’re still my wife’s Ine, furning, was about to lunge at him, but I held her back No need to dirty her hands% 1 turned to Garrett and let out … Read More “A love that never was 10” »
Chapter 9 “What–what supplements? Garrett, I don’t understand what you’re talking about.“% Tania’s face was a mask of panic.” But Garrett had expected this. He pulled up the security footage from the old manor’s entrance that day. Tania, always so brazen and untouchable, had forgotten there were cameras at the gate.% “All these years, you’ve … Read More “A love that never was 9” »
Chapter 8 Garrett opened the message with anticipation, but as he read its contents, all the color drained from his face. So Renee had known everything that night. No wonder she’d pleaded with him so desperately, begging not to drink that glass of milk. And what had he done?” “Hello? Mr. Morgan, are you still … Read More “A love that never was 8” »
Chapter 7 In the space for the bride’s name, Renee Diaz had pressed her signature so hard that the ink nearly bled through the paper. It was clear just how resolute she’d been in that moment & Garrett knew Renee too well–she would never joke about something like this. Not long after their wedding, Renee … Read More “A love that never was 7” »
Chapter 6 Garrett still didn’t come home–not even by noon the next day.” I placed the signed divorce papers on the dining table and set up a timed email with a recording attached, addressed to Garrett. Once everything was in order, I picked up my suitcase and headed for the airport. The moment I reached … Read More “A love that never was 6” »
Chapter 5 Tania let out a gleeful, mocking laugh. “Oh, don’t give me that wounded look. Who do you have to blame but yourself? If you weren’t so utterly useless, maybe things would be different. But with a mother like you, your children are only good for nourishing mine.” That was the last straw. I … Read More “A love that never was 5” »
Chapter 4 “Garrett, I think I just twisted my ankle–it hurts so much…“% Without a word, Garrett swept Tania into his arms and rushed her upstairs to the bedroom, not even sparing me a glance.-& My mother–in–law shot me a long, pointed look, her voice dripping with sarcasm 1 “Not only can you not give … Read More “A love that never was 4” »
Chapter 3 Every subtle smile or fleeting frown, every playful pout or flash of anger–even the simple act of tucking a strand of hair behind her ear–Garrett captured them all on camera when it came to Tania.& Since the day we got married, though, Garrett had never picked up his camera again.- Once, I asked … Read More “A love that never was 3” »
Chapter 2 I thought his love for me was real. Turns out, it was nothing but the mask of an executioner. “Honey, I really don’t like the taste of milk. Can I please skip it?” I pleaded softly. Garrett gave me a helpless smile, but his tone brooked no argument. “Renee, don’t be difficult. The … Read More “A love that never was 2” »