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7

Chris, seeing my unyielding position, burst into a rage, "Amber, why are you so headstrong? Isn't this what you've always dreamed of?"

Indeed, it was.

For years, my sole focus had been on becoming his spouse.

My love for him was so intense that I sacrificed my own dignity.

I cared for him so deeply that I remained by his side, unnamed and untitled, even with our child.

My affection was so strong that I never questioned the numerous gossip about him and Sharon.

Loving him is truly draining.

I no longer possessed the energy to continue this complicated relationship.

At last, I limped away from the estate, my body battered.

This time, Chris observed my departure, his eyes following my retreating form.

I made my way back to the house that bore my name.

It was a present from my mother prior to her death.

The space was filled with reminders of my history with Aaron.

I still struggled to accept Aaron's absence.