Love Betrayed by Funmi Iberu Juliet thought five years of love was enough to hold her marriage together. But when a job transfer took her away, she returned to a home torn apart. Her husband now had twins with another woman, and her loyalty was tested beyond limits. She borrowed, she sacrificed, and raised children that weren't hers-until the day a call came that shattered her world forever. What really happened to Juliet? A powerful tale of love, lies, and the ultimate betrayal.
Juliet stood by the kitchen window, letting the soft clatter of rain tap against the glass as she stirred the pot of egusi soup. The aroma filled the room, but her mind drifted elsewhere. Her heart was full-at least for now. Five years into her marriage, and she still believed she had found the love of her life.
David had charm. The kind of charm that could silence her doubts. In the beginning, he'd wake her up with forehead kisses and tell her she was his peace. He made promises-beautiful ones. "One day, I'll give you the world," he'd say. And Juliet, full of hope and youthful dreams, believed him. Who wouldn't?
Though he still hadn't found stable work, Juliet never complained. As a civil servant, she earned enough to keep them comfortable, and she quietly took on the responsibility of their home. Bills. Feeding. Rent. Everything. She even borrowed money-small loans from cooperative societies and friends-to open a boutique, hoping it would one day ease the pressure.
David always had an idea-one big plan after another-but they never came to life. And yet, he always had just enough energy to criticize her when money got tight. But when things were smooth, when a new loan landed in her account and she sent him money, his tone would soften. He'd call her "baby" again and promise her love as if it had never gone cold.
Still, Juliet held on. She loved deeply, and maybe... a little blindly.
She thought love would be enough. But as she poured hot water into the flask and packed his lunch with quiet devotion, she didn't know that this very love-the one she protected so fiercely-was already bleeding from places she couldn't yet see.
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