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.
Brunch and Stones
IMOGEN'S POV
I settled back into my chair at the dining table, my heart still racing from the phone call. The familiar scent of my mother's roast beef filled the air, but my stomach churned with anxiety.
Mom bustled in from the kitchen, with another large serving dish in her hands. She set it down carefully in the center of the table, steam rising from the perfectly cooked meat.
"Looks delicious, honey," Dad said, his eyes crinkling with a smile.
Mom beamed at him, then began to serve. She spooned vegetables onto Dad's plate first, then added a generous portion of roast beef. As she moved around the table to serve me, I caught her eye.
I glanced quickly at Dad, who was already reaching for the salt, then back to Mom. "He called," I whispered, my voice barely audible.
Mom's brow furrowed in confusion. "Who?" she mouthed silently.