Chapter 81

“Then what? I loved you.’

Her eyes became pincers. If you loved me as much as you say you did, then why did you try to change me?

I didn’t try to change you.’

Well, that’s what it felt like, “she said, a tremor carrying in her voice. She rubbed her forehead. Before we’d even exchanged our vows, you’d thrown tutors at me to teach me elocution and all that other stuff. You got your sister to take me shopping to all the best places; you hired me my own personal trainer and dietician... The only reason you went to all that effort was because I wasn’t good enough for you and your perfect family as I was.”

For the last time, I was trying to help you fit in.

And why was that? It was because I didn’t fit in.’

He slammed his fist on the steering wheel. ‘I was trying to protect you!’

Astonishment crossed her features. Protect me from what?

“From my world and the people who live in it. I didn’t want you in social situations where you felt intimidated or unable to hold your own.”

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