asked with a dark scowl. He glanced at

o survive, and he was already accustomed to her lack of self-reliance and utter dependence o

dismiss her sugge

an was just throwi

her place. Countless women were lining up to be Mrs. Wilson, even now that someone had

in for a harsh

oised to take your position? It looks like you've grown so comfortably to a life of luxury that you've completely left your past behind. Let me remind you that everything you currently enjoy is owed to the fact that you are married to me. Go on, look around at the desig

daggers that repeatedly

en to another wor

t to keep her tears at bay. As cruel as Rhett was, sh

d never been in a position to re

ad simply given Rhett a reason to mock her. Jillian couldn't stand the hum

it against you. Just do what you're expected to do as Mrs. Wilson an

so-called wife. He looked her up and down, as if he w

ded to the door, Jilli

icked shut. She clutched the divorce papers betw

her back to her senses. She quickly answered

the call got connected. "Your father and grandfather were

" All at once, Jil

, she tossed the divorce papers haphazard

as she waited outside t

inally came out, it was to tell them that their attempts to rev

, some members of the Matthews

Joshua Matthews, and her grandfather, Gerald Matthews, unde

r some of the family affairs. Even then, as an adopted daughter,

illian's uncle, Phil Matthews, tem

of people in their circle were in attendance that day, p

hallway of the ceremonial hall, calling her hus

swered the call, howev

ady asleep. If you like, you can leave a messa