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Martin's eyes held mine, steady and full of something deeper than words. “I look at you and see my future. Your smile brings me happiness, and I promise to always hold you tight and never leave your side.” Martin said earnestly My heart swelled, warmth spreading through me. This was it–the man I loved, the man I want to do forever with. “Then, let's prove to the world that forever exists,” I whispered before pressing my lips softly against his. His arms wrapped around me, pulling me close. Safe. Loved. Home Then, crack. A sudden burst of thunder outside jolted me back to reality.My phone was still playing the video – Martin, surrounded by three of his friends. Their laughter still echoing in the room. “ I still can't believe you did it, You are the boss for a reason.” One of them said, “And for all this time, you deserve a trophy” With a smirk on Martin's face, he leaned back into the chair. “Of course, I told you guys I can get anything in this world unless I choose not to.”
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My sheets were soaked with tears as I woke up. Yesterday's events fought its way back into my memory, making me feel every emotion that I felt all over again. A part of me hoped and prayed everything had been just a nightmare. Taking a deep breath, I swing my legs to the side of the bed, summoning the courage to face the day. Then, the truth dawned on me. After our wedding, Martin never agreed to us sharing a bed. He only came to me when his desires demanded fulfillment and had always made me believe in the narrative that it was an unbreakable rule in the Lancaster Family, which he was compelled to obey. It only made sense to me now — Maybe I had been foolish for seeing all this and still believed his lies. It was never about rules– It was about him not wanting me. It was about me being nothing more than a game to him. Shoving the pain aside, I slipped into something comfortable and headed down to the kitchen. As I descended the staircase, my gaze fell on an envelope that was sitt
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