The Abused Son-in-Law's Revenge

and quiet chatter filled the space, but to him, everything was muffled, like he was drowning in a sea of luxury. His eyes linge

arkling like they always did when they were in the presence of her family. But as he looked at her, his heart tightened, and a w

at led to stolen moments and deepening affection. Clara was everything he'd ever wanted-kind, intelligent, and beaut

Rules that Ethan hadn't fully understood when he married Clara. He didn't know ho

ughts. Her hand gently rested on his, but even the soft warmth of her

. "I'm fine, Clara. Just a

d. The suffocating realization that he had entered a family

anded respect. He was a man who had built an empire-one that Ethan couldn't touch, no matter how hard he tried. And Clara's brothers, Lucas

nt. "Ethan, we've been discussing the expansion of the family business. Have you g

he'd politely declined, not wanting to be another pawn in their carefully orchestra

teady, though the words felt hollow in his mouth.

h his eyes. "Yes, I'm sure you do. But, Ethan, you do realize that your 'own ter

how. Clara's eyes flickered toward him, and for a brief moment, there was concern in them. But it was quickly masked by her

kable weight to it. "Clara and I have discussed the matter. We

of things. Everything he had built for himself-the career, the independence, the dreams-meant nothing here. To them, he was still the outs

. "Ethan," she whispered, her voice soft yet pleading. "Maybe

oman who had promised to stand by him no matter what, was slowly drifting away. Each word that passed between the

d their approval or their money. But the words wouldn't come. He was suffocating under the weight of their expect

be the perfect husband. He had done everything in his power to make Clara happy, to earn her family's approval. But it was never enough. They had always

n't. The betrayal had cut too deep. The love he had once felt for Clara was still there, but it was buried

at familiar, gentle smile. But this time, Ethan didn't smile back.

e said, his voice flat. "

himself to reassure her. He was beyond that now. He needed to make a d

t had been forming in the back of his mind for months. It was time t