Lilith once thought she understood why. She believed Hendrix genuinely cared for her. Now, she shook her head. "No, I don’t know."

"I married you because I thought you’d be different. I thought you’d be obedient," he replied, his back against the seat, rare patience softening his tone. Hendrix disliked constant arguing and women who created problems. He saw himself as the breadwinner, leaving Lilith to handle matters at home. Her behavior over the past two years had ...