Chapter 7 - Melinda's AwakeningMelinda had believed Connor was a millionaire.
She had believed the house was his.
The cars were his.
The vacations were his.
The future was his.
Then her credit card was declined at a luxury grocery store.
She tried another card.
Declined.
Then another.
Declined.
By the time she returned home, federal notices covered the front door.
Connor stood inside the kitchen.
"What happened?" she demanded.
He didn't answer.
Melinda stared at him.
"Connor?"
"The accounts are frozen."
Her expression changed.
"How much do we have?"
Connor looked down.
"Nothing."
The silence was devastating.
"You lied to me."
Connor said nothing.
Melinda's eyes filled with tears.
"You told me Kirsten was the problem."
Connor finally looked at her.
"She was."
"No," Melinda whispered.
"You were."
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And suddenly, Melinda understood that she had never been the replacement wife.
She had been another person trapped inside Connor's lie.
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