We married two years later.
At first, everything seemed wonderful.
But after his own business collapsed, Marcus began relying more heavily on my income.
I didn’t mind helping him. Marriage meant supporting each other, especially during difficult seasons.
I gave him access to certain household accounts, helped him rebuild his professional network, and introduced him to people who could help him find new opportunities.
Eventually, he became involved in managing some of the firm’s operations.
I trusted him.
That was my mistake.
When Vanessa announced her pregnancy nine months earlier, she was terrified.
She told
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