Chapter 15

Natalie opened her mouth, intending to scream and vent her frustration. But as the words reached her tongue, nothing came out—only a barely audible whimper. Why did Samuel lie to her like that? Throwing her head back, she laughed hysterically, but the grief and hopelessness in her tone was unmistakable. For someone as dazzling as him to fall in love with her, she once felt like the happiest person alive. He charged into a fire without hesitation just to retrieve the bracelet Agatha gave her, and he'd been willing to risk his life for her. He had even filed for divorce from his wife of five years—just for her. And he'd respected her boundaries, never touching her until the day of their wedding. Getting pregnant was the last thing she wanted. But instead of making her take the morning-after pill, he got a vasectomy. Samuel's love for her, once seemingly boundless, had faded. Now, he saw her as nothing more than a sugar baby, a mistress. A strained sob escaped her. Grief, desp