Ashes of Desire
“That’s not true… I have done everything for this marriage. I love him, I’ve endured his insults, his anger, his coldness, but bringing another woman into our home....mom, how can you defend that?”
“Shut your mouth!” Her mother-in-law’s hand cracked across Leah’s cheek in a sharp, stinging slap that sent her staggering back in shock.
Before Leah could recover, the older woman lunged forward, her fingers tangling in Leah’s hair. With frightening strength, she yanked hard, forcing Leah’s head back.
“You will not stand here and accuse my son! You are worthless as a wife, worthless!” she screamed, shaking Leah by the hair as tears streamed down Leah’s face.
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