Chapter 10

I shook my head and explained, "Charles, let me make this clear. My decision to divorce you has nothing to do with Avery. She wouldn't have tried to replace me if you hadn't allowed it. You're the one at fault here. Stop pretending to be the victim. Over the years, you've likely been involved with many other women besides Avery. Every time I cleaned your clothes, I found evidence. The main difference now is that I won't tolerate your insults and disrespect. I will not beg for your love like a desperate person. Remember when we got married? You looked down on my parents from a small town and wouldn't let them join the wedding at your place. Instead, you made them wait at a hotel. Thinking back on that moment, I regret not leaving with my parents after taking off my wedding dress. If I had done that, I wouldn't have endured so much suffering all these years."

After hearing me spill my thoughts, Charles instinctively shook his head. "That's not true. I know you're hurt by how unfairly I