Chapter 19. I Want a Divorce

RUBY

"I'm going to divorce him, Dad. I can't continue like this," I confessed, struggling to hold back my tears.

"What? Why would you want a divorce? It hasn't even been a year since you got married. Look at how radiant your skin is! And you're becoming more beautiful every day. This is a peaceful life. What exactly is the problem?" Dad inquired.

It took me hours to push Toby's words from yesterday out of my mind, and that was the final straw. He was right. Why should I remain in a loveless marriage? The moment I left, I made up my mind never to return to that house, consequences be damned.

He doesn't want me, and I'll give him what he wants. Public opinion, reputation, and even his political ambitions can go to hell. Unfortunately, I had nowhere else to go but my father's house.

"Dad, I don't care what you have to say, but nothing can make me go back to being his wife. I thought he w