Amelia's pov

As soon as I entered my tiny apartment, I leaned against the wall and let out a trembling breath.

Every beat of my heart was a painful reminder of Barbara's hurtful remarks.

*We have been married * Four straightforward words that struck a chord inside of me and shattered the brittle trust I had established.

There was an odd silence in the apartment as if the walls themselves could sense my inner turmoil.

I felt as if the entire world had fallen on my shoulders as I ...