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.
Fools will be cruel 2
IMOGEN'S POV
I returned to the hospital, my mind still reeling from the conversation with Elijah's father. The sterile corridors seemed even colder than before, the harsh fluorescent lights casting an eerie glow on the polished floors. As I approached Elijah's room, I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what was to come.
"How are you feeling?" I asked as I entered, my voice barely above a whisper.
Elijah turned his head towards me, his eyes sunken and tired. "Better," he replied weakly, attempting a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.
I sat down in the chair beside his bed, my hands fidgeting in my lap. The weight of what I knew pressed down on me, making it hard to breathe. I couldn't keep it in any longer.
"Elijah," I began, my voice trembling slightly, "I know about your father."
His brow furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean?"
"I know he's dying," I said, the words hanging heavy in the air between us.