When Love Was A Lie

I had waited three long years for Dr. Ethan Walker, my brilliant cardiac surgeon fiancé, to return from his selfless medical program in Appalachia.

Our lavish engagement party was tomorrow; I dreamed of our beautiful future.

Then, his voice cut through the quiet.

Low and cold, he confessed his "Appalachian mission" was a lie-he was with Vanessa, and their nearly three-year-old daughter, Lily.

He was marrying me solely for my family's connections and a guaranteed directorship.

The man I loved and trusted had played me for a fool.