He Lost Me When He Chose HerAniya Harlow had always believed that love meant staying.For four years, she had stayed beside her husband through long workdays, cancelled dinners, lonely nights, and every moment when she felt like she was slowly becoming a stranger in the life they had built together. She stayed because she remembered the man Corbin Vale used to be. The man who once couldn’t wait to come home to her. The man who used to hold her from behind while she cooked, steal kisses when she least expected them, and make her feel like she was the only woman in the world.She stayed because she loved him.But love becomes painful when it is no longer returned in the same way.Corbin Vale is a successful and ambitious entertainment CEO whose company has become one of the most influential names in the industry. His career has always demanded much from him, but Aniya never imagined that success would eventually cost her the husband she loved.At the beginning of their marriage, Corbin had been attentive and affectionate. He cared about her dreams, listened to her problems, and made her feel safe enough to believe that she had finally found the person she would spend the rest of her life with.Aniya had dreams of her own.Before marriage, she had always wanted to build a luxury fashion brand. She imagined designing collections, attending fashion shows, working with talented young designers, and creating something that carried her name.But when Corbin’s career began demanding more of his time, Aniya made a choice.She put her dream aside.She became the supportive wife behind the successful man.She attended his events.She supported his company.She celebrated his achievements.She waited for him when he was late.She prepared dinner even when she wasn’t sure whether he would come home.She convinced herself that sacrifices were part of marriage.For a while, she believed Corbin appreciated everything she did.Then Kenzie Sean entered their lives.Kenzie is a beautiful, talented, and ambitious celebrity who becomes one of the biggest stars represented by Corbin’s entertainment company. At first, Aniya has no reason to be suspicious of their relationship.Kenzie is Corbin’s colleague.Nothing more.That is what Aniya tells herself every time she sees Corbin’s attention shift toward the other woman.But slowly, the distance between Aniya and her husband grows.Corbin begins coming home later.Dinners are cancelled.Plans are forgotten.Conversations become shorter.The man who once asked about Aniya’s day barely notices when she is upset.And every time Aniya tries to talk about it, Corbin tells her that he is simply busy.She understands.At least, she tries to.She knows that his company is growing. She knows that his career is important. She knows that Kenzie requires his attention because of the projects they are working on together.So Aniya keeps making excuses for him.Maybe he is stressed.Maybe things will get better.Maybe she is overthinking.Maybe tomorrow will be different.The more lonely she becomes, the harder she works to convince herself that she is not being abandoned.Then comes the award show.It is supposed to be a beautiful night.Corbin’s company has been nominated for one of the biggest awards of the evening, while Kenzie has been nominated for an award of her own.Aniya chooses her dress carefully. She wants to look beautiful for Corbin. More importantly, she wants to believe that spending an entire evening together away from the pressure of work might remind them of who they used to be.She still remembers the early days of their marriage.The stolen glances.The quiet jokes.The way Corbin used to reach for her hand beneath tables.The way he used to tell her that she was his favorite person in the world.She hopes that perhaps one night together will bring those memories back.Instead, the moment Corbin sees Kenzie on the red carpet, his entire expression changes.Aniya notices.She notices the warmth in his eyes.She notices the way he smiles.She notices how naturally he moves toward Kenzie.She notices everything.Still, she says nothing.She refuses to make a scene.She refuses to become the jealous wife everyone expects her to be.She tells herself that she trusts her husband.But as the evening continues, the whispers around her become harder to ignore.People notice the chemistry between Corbin and Kenzie.They talk about how well the two work together.Some even wonder if there is something more between them.Aniya hears every word.She says nothing.Then Kenzie wins her award.The ballroom erupts in applause.Corbin is among the first people to stand.He looks genuinely proud.Aniya watches him clap for another woman with a smile she has not seen directed at her in months.She tells herself it means nothing.Then Corbin is invited onto the stage.He takes the microphone to speak on behalf of his company.At first, Aniya listens proudly.This is her husband.The man she has supported for years.The man whose success she has celebrated as if it were
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