Although it was only a marriage of convenience, Amelie Ashford was the perfect wife in every aspect. She was intelligent, obedient, and well-respected. She was kind to everyone and devoted to her husband. And she was perfectly content to spend the rest of her life like that, even though she was constantly nagged about getting pregnant. That was until her husband entered their house with a mistress by his side and eventually demanded a divorce. "Very well," Amelie said calmly, "I will divorce you." Richard's eyes shone as he heard his wife utter these words. However, to his surprise, she was not done. "But don't be surprised when you get an invitation to my next wedding." To everyone's shock, Amelie indeed got married again, and to a younger and, as it turned out, richer man! And she made sure that her ex-husband realized what it meant to lose the support of a woman like her. _____ Important: FL is not a Mary Sue. Divorce happens in the second part of the novel so watch out for your blood pressure.
"What do you mean, Miss Ashford? What's wrong?"
Liam watched as Amelie's cheeks glistened with tears, each drop tugging at his heart. Her distress was a knife to his soul, and he couldn't bear to see her in pain. "Miss Ashford, please talk to me," he said gently, stepping closer.
Amelie took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling with a mix of hesitation and doubt. Regardless of her efforts, her voice remained a trembling whisper.
"Mr. Bennett, when you said you wanted me as your wife... were you serious?"
Without a second thought, Liam reached out, cupping her face in his big hands. Her skin felt warm and soft beneath his touch. He lifted her chin, ensuring their eyes met, and tenderly wiped away her tears with his thumbs.
"As serious as a heart attack, Miss Ashford. I don't think I can be more transparent about being in love," he confessed, his voice unwavering.