Chapter 9

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Adrian stared at me and swallowed. I didn't wait for an answer. I took out my phone and played our wedding video. On the screen, Adrian stood in his wedding suit, looking at me as if no one else existed. "I, Adrian Mercer, promise to love Nora Ellis and no other woman for the rest of my life. If I ever betray her, let me spend the rest of my days alone." I paused the video and looked at him. "You already broke the first promise. You can keep the second." Fresh tears filled his eyes. His mouth opened, but no words came. Maybe now he understood. He'd lost me for good. ***** Our divorce was finalized the day Adrian left the hospital. Outside the courthouse, I blinked in the bright sunlight. Owen's car was waiting by the curb. I walked over and opened the door. "Nora." I turned.

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