Chapter 5 - The Secret Audrey Never KnewJulian returned to the ballroom alone.
Audrey immediately knew something was wrong.
"Where is she?"
Julian looked at his bride.
"Her name is Claire."
Audrey frowned.
"And?"
Julian swallowed.
"Claire was my first love."
The room seemed to tilt.
Audrey stared at him.
"No."
"Audrey—"
"No."
She slapped him.
The sound echoed across the ballroom.
Guests froze.
Julian didn't defend himself.
Audrey's voice cracked.
"You told me there was no one."
"I thought she was gone."
"And the child?"
Julian closed his eyes.
"I didn't know."
Audrey's anger turned into something colder.
"You expect me to believe that?"
Julian looked at her.
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"I don't expect anything from you anymore."
That sentence hurt more than the slap.
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Chapter 6 - Seven Years EarlierSeven years earlier, Julian had been different.
Chapter 7 - The Little GirlJulian met Lily the next morning.
Chapter 8 - Audrey's World CollapsesAudrey returned to her penthouse.
Chapter 9 - The Man Behind the LieAudrey confronted Julian's mother.
Chapter 10 - The Divorce PapersJulian met Audrey at a quiet restaurant.
Chapter 11 - The Woman Audrey HatedAudrey found Claire at a small community center.
