Sugar and Shadows: Beneath the façade

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staring back at me. I felt pity for myself as I saw my battered body and hick

ir financial status would change so they didn't even hesitate or decline whe

ater. Despite Sebastian's cruel treatment, I loved him deeply, holding unto hope he'd chan

ths of our marriage but as soon as I los

ck, 3 y

his love for me increased and he always took good care of me. He was always t

These were Sebastian's words when we went on a picnic, we wer

in his arms throughout the night. I rested my head o

breakfast. Sebastian hired servants to do the house chores and

he cared for me until one morning when I woke up and found myself bleeding

, his voice full of concern. He took me to the hosp

in Sebastian's attitude. He would always get angry at minor things, he never cared for me

he house workers, he never talked to me and he star

peak to him, I needed to have him talk wi

ion changed, there was a deep frown on his face. Sebastian who w

e and suddenly I turned dumb, I couldn't speak and be

disgust and was about to exi

steps and gazed a

appy days. You don't even give me a good morning kiss anymore." I said and before I knew what w

ery moment. I regret ever marrying you, Natalie. Never in your life should you disturb

hbac

life miserable. He never stopped abusing me everyday. My eyes welle

on earth." I sighed,

nces. Wealth and material things aren't enough; I cra

shop. I set the table and after I was done I sat down to eat. A few minu

reeted, pretending

being nonchalant so I just kept my cool. The reigning

wondering wha

s eyes. I couldn't believe my ears, spoilt milk? I didn't use sp

a misunderstanding." I tried to defend myself but he gave

just useless and you'd never amount to anything!" He st

t me, I always tried my best to be a good

ey B

em and managed to give them a smile. I always find solace in the bustling a

of freshly baked cake hit my nose and th

riend and also the head baker

handing me an apron. As we worked, my mind wa

o anything!' His words rang in my head and

aking a loud noise. Rachael turned to look at me. I quickly b

st the whole facade.

ok my head, trying to hide the mark on my fac

g her eyebrows. "Ch

aking?" I wanted to change the topic bu

did this to you." She s

ave this marriage. Do you enjoy being tortured everyday? I

don't know about. His mysterious calls have increased lately and I wonder who calls him late at

s just for a while, see..." I placed my hand

ere is a golden crown." I told her. I know Sebastian woul

dn't be able to wear

hy

asted. It will amount to nothing when the woman who worked so hard to get it is nowh

wing concern as a good friend and I appreciate that but I'

ing with

dy? I'm getting bored." I said

ped in disappointment an

ou have a change of heart

determination in my heart never quiv

age of mine, I woul