My Marriage Ended, But My Happiness Began — Novel

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When Astrid's world comes crashing down, she finds herself at a crossroads she never anticipated. After a devastating fall and a heart-wrenching decision about her pregnancy, she discovers her husband Cedric is still entangled with his first love, Anya. As Cedric drives hundreds of miles to deliver a cake to Anya, Astrid is left alone in the hospital, grappling with the reality of a loveless marriage. With every text unanswered and every call ignored, a bitter truth begins to seep into her heart: Cedric's affections have shifted away from her.

As the lines blur between love and betrayal, Astrid faces the inevitable choice of whether to fight for her marriage or reclaim her happiness. Each encounter with Cedric and Anya intensifies the tension, leaving Astrid questioning her worth and the future of her shattered dreams. Can she find the strength to walk away from a life filled with heartache, or will she succumb to the weight of the past?

Amidst the chaos, new alliances form and unexpected paths emerge. As Astrid navigates this tumultuous journey, she learns that sometimes, letting go is the first step toward discovering who she truly is.

My Marriage Ended, But My Happiness BeganChapter 1

I accidentally fell down the stairs, and my husband was out to bring a cake to the woman he first loved before me. She was craving for one made by him, and just like that, he drove over 300 miles, crossing state lines.

Later, she posted a picture of it on Instagram—a fancy Black Forest cake, with my husband's hand visible at the edge of the photo. I read the caption.

Anya Winters: [Thanks for making the trip just for me. Made me feel like we're always close to each other, even though we're miles apart.]

I let out a bitter laugh and rested my hand on my still-flat belly. This pregnancy had to end, so I booked an appointment. Besides, there was no point in keeping my marriage alive.

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"Mrs. Donovan, you took a bad fall, but the baby's fine. Are you sure you want to go through with the procedure?" the doctor asked.

I nodded, too drained to explain.