Chapter 54

For two long years, Barbara suffered in silence. Stanley, her boyfriend, seemed to have no time for her or anyone else except his two year old son, Bernard,

Stanley had dedicated his entire life to the young boy, as he was apparently the heir to the family businesses.

Barbara longed for more time with Stanley, so she came up with a desperate request.

She begged Stanley to bring Bernard down to the country where they could all spend time together.

However, Stanley put her request under consideration, leaving Barbara in uncertainty,

Barbara had tried to understand Stanley's devotion to his son.

After all, Bernard was his flesh and blood, and Stanley wanted to ensure his future success.

But as the months rolled by, Barbara's patience wore thin. She yearned for intimacy, companionship, and the love they once shared.

Each day she hoped for a change, a sign that Stanley would make an effort to balance his responsibilities,

One evening, as they sat in their spacious living roo