A Song of Longing
"The system shows Anthony is married, but you, Mrs. Sullivan, are listed as single."
"Who is Anthony's legal wife?" Jessica asked, her voice shaking.
"Linda Brown."
Jessica gripped the back of the chair, struggling to keep herself upright.
The marriage certificate, with its bright cover and bold letters, was handed to her. The sight stung her eyes.
If Jessica had any doubts before, thinking perhaps it was a system glitch, the mention of 'Linda' crushed all her hopes.
The lavish wedding from five years ago, the years they spent seemingly inseparable, the marriage she had been so proud of—everything was a lie.