The bride that never was
When her meticulously crafted marriage to Elijah Rossi shatters on her wedding night with a brutal revelation: "There is no us, Imogen. There never was." Imogen is abandoned by her husband and further faces an even crueler twist when her husband refuses a divorce. With the arrival of Isaac Rossi, Elijah's revenge-driven half brother, Imogen strikes a clandestine deal with her brother-in-law to navigate a dangerous game of deceit, seeking to outmaneuver her indifferent husband. As loyalties are tested, Imogen must decide which brother is right for her. The one she was made for or the one she burns for.
Happiness is a wine 2
IMOGEN'S POV
I watched as Josephine moved around the kitchen with an ease that belied her recent history. Her hands deftly chopped vegetables and kneaded dough, and I found myself mesmerized by the fluid grace of her movements.
"Imogen, dear, would you mind setting the table?" she called over her shoulder.
"Of course," I replied, grateful for something to do with my hands.
As I laid out plates and cutlery, the rich aroma of baking bread filled the air, making my stomach growl. I glanced at Isaac, who stood in the doorway, his eyes never leaving his mother. The tension in his shoulders was palpable.
We settled around the table, plates piled high with roasted vegetables and warm, crusty bread. Josephine beamed at us, her eyes twinkling.
"I hope you like garlic, Imogen," she said, passing me a dish. "It's my secret ingredient in almost everything."
I smiled, taking a bite. "It's delicious," I said truthfully.