De Pro-Techie
Well-rounded Techie
A Caged songbird escape into the arms of predator Novel Synopsis
For years, Elissa Drummond had been Frank Atwater’s little shadow.At twenty–one, she finally got her wish and married him.
The reason was simple: Elissa was obedient, sensible, and always knew her place.
She could get his family off his back about settling down.
And, when the time came, she’d know how to step aside for the woman he truly loved.
Three years into their marriage, Elissa had played the role of the perfect, understanding wife to perfection.
Until the night Frank’s older brother died unexpectedly, and Frank–her ever self–controlled,
dignified husband–shielded his sister–in–law from the family’s rage and took a slap meant for her.
That night, Elissa realized her part in this marriage had come to its final act: it was time to make space.
The man she’d blocked for three years suddenly called her.
“When are you coming back?”
Elissa ignored the question. Instead, she messaged her lawyer friend, asking her to draw up divorce papers as soon as possible.
When the call ended, it was nearly three in the morning. Elissa sat in her car, staring out at the lights still blazing in Atwater Manor.
From the hospital to the old estate, the Atwater family’s grief over losing their eldest son had only one target for their anger.
-Marcia Carson.
And Frank, her husband, who had spent three years acting the dignified gentleman, had never once stopped protecting his sister–in–law.
The red mark from the slap at the hospital stood out sharply against his handsome face.
Everyone present had been shocked by his actions.
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