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Killian Barnes shattered his vow on our tenth anniversary, opting for a business excursion with his female colleague instead of celebrating with me. Upon his return, he presented me with a rare pink diamond pendant, dubbing it an apology token. Momentarily, I believed in his genuine affection. However, as I turned, I glimpsed his assistant adorned with stunning emerald jewels, far surpassing mine in beauty and worth. I donned the mask of the gracious Mrs. Barnes, outwardly composed but inwardly seething. Their audacity intensified, mirroring my anguish. They assumed I slumbered in our bedroom, oblivious to their hushed exchanges, mirth

Diamonds, Lies, and a Vanishing Act

"Leave now!" Killian bellowed, his fury erupting as he flung the car door wide. He clutched Anastacia's arm, forcefully pulling her from the vehicle and hurling her onto the ground.


Anastacia yelped as her body slammed against the hard surface. Killian loomed over her, his finger quivering with rage as he aimed it at her. "Who do you think you are? How dare you speak to my Penelope that way?! You're nothing but a diversion, a plaything for my idle moments! Did you truly believe you meant anything more?!" His voice escalated with each word. "If I can't locate my wife, you'll suffer the consequences!"


With that, he whirled around and marched back to the car, determined to find Penelope at any cost.


Anastacia, struggling to her feet, desperately clung to the car window. "Killian, you can't treat me like this... I'm expecting your baby... Our baby..."


Killian hesitated, a flicker of uncertainty crossing his features. "Baby... Yes, baby," he murmured, his voice distant.


Chapter 11