My Monster Husband, My Salvation

s sharp, but I refused to let him see it. I met

mary caregiver since our mother died. I t

g. "Because from where I'm standing, it looks like you're u

's just emotional. This is a big change for her." Her voice was soft, but her eyes, when the

ce dangerously low. "I'm being practical. I'm ge

a, that's enough! You will not speak to your sister that

psister who orchestrated it, and the man I loved who enforced it. The air was thick with my humilia

l voice cut thro

re you

dy bear. He looked so small and frail, his skin almost trans

e. "Hey, buddy. No, I'm not leaving without you

am. A hopeful little smile touched his lips. "Is

caught in

, sweetie. Dr. Liam is much too busy fo

brow furrowed in confusion. "But... Ava loves Dr. Liam.

are, exposing the one vulnerability I had guarded so fiercely. I could feel Liam's shocked stare on me, Chloe's venomous delight, my

ce suddenly went pale. He swayed on t

his voice tight wi

own humiliation forgott

g in ragged, shallow bursts.

my brother into my arms. "D

rozen, his face a mask of shock from Ethan's revelation. Chlo

was saying. "She's worked him up with all thi

ieked, my voice raw with terror.

ish tint around his lips. His sm

u're a doctor!" I begged,

hloe, who was still whispering to him, her expression one of calm, manipulative concern. That moment of hesitation felt li

cal moment, when a life was on the line, he chose

sound, and his eyes rolled back

ed, shaking him.

His chest was stil

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