Married for Three Years, He Tried to Steal Everything From Me — Novel

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In the aftermath of a tragic explosion, Nadine Herrera is left not just mourning her husband, Darwin, but grappling with the shocking revelation that his death was a mere façade, a cruel ruse to claim a fortune through insurance. As she navigates the claustrophobic confines of grief and betrayal, she overhears a sinister plan involving Darwin's childhood sweetheart, Sydney. With her heart shattered and her trust obliterated, Nadine realizes her life has become a pawn in a deadly game of deception.

With each revelation, Nadine's resolve hardens. She won’t be a victim. As she plots her own disappearance, she knows that the stakes are higher than just her survival; it’s about reclaiming her power and unraveling the web of lies spun around her. But in a world where every ally could be a traitor and every move is watched, can she outsmart those who believe her to be broken?

Amidst the storm of betrayal and looming danger, Nadine finds herself drawn to an unexpected ally, a man with secrets of his own. Will she forge a new path, or will the forces against her snuff out her flickering hope? In this tale of revenge and resilience, Nadine is determined to rise from the ashes, but at what cost?

Married for Three Years, He Tried to Steal Everything From MeChapter 1

On the eve of our third wedding anniversary, my husband, Darwin Herrera, was killed in an unexpected explosion.

I was caught in the blast as well—left crippled—and our unborn child was lost in the chaos.

Shrouded in a black veil at Darwin’s funeral, I was so overcome with grief that I nearly collapsed more than once.

But that very night, when I returned to the hospital, I overheard his childhood sweetheart, Sydney Newman, speaking in hushed tones to someone.

"The plan was to have Nadine die in the blast with you. But now that she's still alive, we won't get the insurance payout!"

Then, a voice I thought I'd never hear again—Darwin's—cut in smoothly.

"Don't worry. I'm now Terrence, Darwin's elder brother. I've already prepared the will. All the company shares will be transferred under Terrence's name."

"But... what if Nadine finds out you're still alive?"

I heard the faint hiss of a cigarette, then his confident reply.

"That's impossible. Two weeks from now, you'll take her to the cemetery I've chosen. Make it look like she fell off a cliff. No one will suspect a thing."

I bit down so hard on my lips I tasted blood.