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Chapter 17

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Vivian tried to contain her anger as Jerry's phone rang for the umpteenth time that day. She watched silently as he picked up thecall and whispered Ella's name. It was like a knife to her heart. She knew that he was cheating on her with Ella, but she couldn't bring herself to confront him about it. She didn't want to lose him, she still lovedhim, despite everything.

"Hi Ella," Jerry said softly into the phone.

Vivian turned away from him, fighting back tears. She walked over to the window and stared out at the view, trying to calm herself down.

Jerry's conversation with Ella was short, but it seemed to take forever. When he finally hung up, he turned to Vivian with a guilty look on his face.

"I'm sorry," he said, "I didn't mean to upset you."

Vivian shook her head. "It's not just about that call," she said. "It's about everything. You're still seeing Ella, even though we're married. And you don't want me to move on with my life, even though you refuse to accept me as your wife."

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