He couldn't be bothered to argue with her over the same issue again.

Divorce was out of the question.

"Fine, you want to go through the courts? I'd like to see which lawyer has the guts to take on my divorce case."

Timothy let go of her shoulders, turned on his heel, and stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

The loud bang echoed through the room, hitting Jessica like a physical blow to the chest.

Her strength gave out. She slid slowly down the wall until she sat on the floor, legs curled beneath her.

How could she, all alone, possibly win against someone as powerful as Timothy?

He refused to let her go, clinging to a marriage that held not a shred of love.

Clearly, he really needed a legitimate wife-someone to help shield Sheila from suspicion.

He doted on Sheila, after all.

How could he bear to let their affair come to light and ruin Sheila's reputation?

Jessica was left with no choice but to become the sacrificial lamb for their

match for Timothy. She'd thought

was gone, their marriage would end

was still a person, with feelings and dignity. She couldn't spend

wanted a

wish, Timothy refused

really have to wait for death, just as she'd once imagined,

of the room when his phone buzzed.

Sheila

and stern. "Don't you miss your

I was sick.

his mom, but her

He'd cried.

Miss Sheila who rushed all the way over, comforted

at school, the nurse's son told the other kids that Miss Sheila was gentle

they all

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