My seven-year-old son crawled into my bed, shaking, and whispered that his father had a girlfriend—and planned to take all my money when I left. I quietly canceled my train, opened the notary’s envelope, and discovered the betrayal went far deeper than my bank account.

giving orders in my own house?”

Camille looked him directly in the eyes.

“This house was never yours.”

His face changed instantly.

“What?”

“I bought this home before we married. It’s protected under our prenuptial agreement. You knew that.”

Marc’s expression tightened.

“You’re exhausted,” he muttered. “You’re imagining things.”

“I canceled the Lyon trip.”

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