Chapter 162

"I need to go freshen up," Elena said, heading toward the stairs. She was determined not to let this situation make her cry or feel sorry for herself.

She was innocent. There was no reason to be sad or defeated. Everything would work out in the end.

She walked into her bedroom and slowly removed what should have been her wedding dress. The beautiful white fabric now felt heavy and cursed. She would probably never be able to look at this dress again without remembering this terrible day.

She dropped the dress on the floor and walked naked into her bathroom, turning on the shower and letting the...