Leaving My Husband Behind: My Freedom, His Loss

I had been married to Lewis Clifton, my childhood friend, for two years, and the thought of finally giving birth to an heir filled me with joy. I could not wait to share the news with him.

But as I approached the door to his study, his voice stopped me in my tracks.

“Don’t worry about her,” he mocked cruelly. “She’s like a dog, obedient to her owner. After all, I only married her to replace you temporarily.”