Fair_Child

When her meticulously crafted marriage to Elijah Rossi shatters on her wedding night with a brutal revelation: "There is no us, Imogen. There never was." 
Imogen is abandoned by her husband and further faces an even crueler twist when her husband refuses a divorce.

With the arrival of Isaac Rossi, Elijah's revenge-driven half brother, Imogen strikes a clandestine deal with her brother-in-law to navigate a dangerous game of deceit, seeking to outmaneuver her indifferent husband. As loyalties are tested, Imogen must decide which brother is right for her. The one she was made for or the one she burns for.

The bride that never was

I was cleaning up in the kitchen, my mind drifting to the events of the day. A sense of relief washed over me as I thought about Mom's recovery from her catatonic state and the long-overdue conversation I'd had with Dad.

Leaving the dishes half-done, I walked to Mom's room to check on her. She was fast asleep, her chest rising and falling with steady breaths. As I stood there, Vera joined me, her footsteps soft on the hardwood floor.

"It's surprising how quickly she recovered," Vera whispered, her eyes fixed on Mom's sleeping form.

I nodded, remembering the doctor's words. "The doctor said we just need to reintroduce her to her old life slowly, catch her up on everything she's missed."

Vera smiled, a hint of sadness in her eyes. "I guess that means you won't need me as a caretaker anymore."

"That's nonsense," I said, turning to face her. "I need your help more than ever."

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