He lied to me for six years Chapter 6

6. 6. 

I left the house. I couldn’t bear to live with 

him anymore. I moved into my hospital dorm 

and video–called Lucas. The nanny answered. 

“Mrs. Wilson, Mr. Wilson said you’re not 

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The phone slipped from my hand. The David I 

knew was always so loving and attentive. I 

never imagined he could be this cruel. Was 

this cold, heartless man his true self? Pain 

and rage consumed me. 

I called David. Amelia answered. 

“Who is this?” Her voice was laced with fury. 

“Why is my husband calling you from his 

private phone and has you listed as ‘wife‘?” 

My blood ran cold. David had been using a 

separate phone to communicate with me. I 

couldn’t explain. I had no right to explain. I 

hung up, a coward, and sobbed. 

My grandmother had worked so hard to put 

me through college, wanting a better life for 

1. me. Before she passed, she’d said, “Evelyn, 

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choose your partner wisely. I want you to 

have a happy marriage.” 

Now, I’d been deceived and manipulated by a 

man for six years. I regretted ever meeting 

David.