Chapter 5
Vanessa took a slow, agonizing step toward her husband, her eyes filled with tears of absolute betrayal and burning fury.
She reached behind her neck with trembling fingers, unlatching the expensive diamond necklace he had given her three months ago.
She threw the heavy gold and diamond piece directly at Marcus’s face, the metal striking his cheek before dropping onto the hardwood floor.
“You used my father-in-law’s stolen money to buy my sister’s silence while sleeping with her behind my back?” Vanessa whispered, her voice shaking violently.
“You lied to our kids! You told them grandpa was broke because of his medical bills!”
“Vanessa, please!” Marcus begged, falling to his knees and trying to grab the hem of her black dress. “I love you! It was a mistake!”
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“Don’t touch me!” Vanessa screamed, kicking his hands away with absolute disgust.
“I am taking the children to my mother’s house tonight, and my divorce attorney will be at your office by 8:00 AM tomorrow morning.”
