Prologue: A Dream Turned Nightmare
I once believed marrying Richard, my high school sweetheart, was the start of a fairy tale. But after we eloped at 18 and I found out I was pregnant, Richard’s anger shattered my world. He rejected me and kicked me out, leaving me devastated.
Chapter 1: The Elopement and the Fall
Our simple wedding felt perfect, but once I got pregnant, Richard’s anger tore us apart. He kicked me out, and I left, hoping he’d change.