She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 1112

"Because she loved me, I was expected to unconditionally submit to her every demand. If I didn't, I was betraying her."

"I was just so damn tired..."

"Living with her, I felt like I couldn't even be myself."

"I had to wear a mask twenty-four-seven. The pressure was crushing. Eventually, just looking at her made me anxious. Even in my own home, I felt like I was constantly acting out the role of the responsible, perfect husband."

"I couldn't even bring up divorce, because that would mean failing her. It would mean I was irresponsible... all because she loved me."

The more he spoke, the more frantic Jonas became, aggressively burying his face in his hands.

The cafe was relatively quiet to begin with.

But their table was completely engulfed in silence.

Everett felt a heavy, oppressive atmosphere radiating from his friend.

"I really tried... I genuinely wanted to build a good life with her, but it was just too exhausting..."

"I didn't want to play the part of the flawless husband she and the rest of the world expected me to be. I just wanted to be myself—relaxed and authentic."

"So, in our third year of marriage... I asked for a divorce. I walked away with nothing."

"And honestly? It felt like a massive weight had been lifted off my chest. I felt so free."

"Looking back... maybe I never really loved her that much to begin with. All that time, because she loved me so deeply, I forced myself to try and love her back... Take it from me, Everett. When it comes to relationships, find someone who makes it easy and stress-free."

"That's the best advice I can give you as someone who's been through the wringer."

Jonas stood up and clapped a heavy hand on Everett's shoulder.

"Listen to me, you still have time. If your girlfriend is putting too much pressure on you, cut your losses and break up now. Don't drag it out until you feel obligated to marry her, only to regret it later. The cost of a divorce is way too high. It's just not worth it!"

Jonas's earnest warnings left Everett a tangled mess of emotions.

He could see it...

His future with Daphne playing out exactly like Jonas's failed marriage.

Duty and pressure alone were never going to be enough to sustain a life together.

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