Chapter 14

Joshua looked as though he had been struck by lightning. His entire body turned to stone. A chill gripped him from head to toe, and even his voice quivered. "No, Marie, let me explain!" He reached out to grab her hand, but she sidestepped him. "Marie, I had no choice. You have to believe me." No choice? He had no choice? Was it that Roxanne could relieve his physical needs? Was it that Marissa's blindness made her unworthy of being Mrs. Colman? Or was the thrill of having two women simply too enticing? Marissa didn't want to hear his excuses, nor could she care less. Betrayal was betrayal. No explanation could soften the blow. "Whatever the reason, Joshua Colman, our ending was sealed the moment you chose to lie to me. You promised to love me for life, but you broke that promise. You lied to me, married someone else behind my back, and even went the extra mile to prevent me from getting the right treatment to restore my sight. What more is there to say?" "Marie! Y-You know it