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?

to become the sacrificial lamb

for Timothy. She'd

marriage would end

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

a divorce-a

a modest wish, Timothy refused

have to wait for death, just as she'd

the room when his

are you and Miss Sheila coming back? I miss

cool and stern. "Don't you miss

when I was sick.

his mom, but her phone had

He'd cried.

the way over, comforted him, and stayed

today, at school, the nurse's son told the other kids that Miss

said that several of the cartoons they all liked watching were

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