Chapter 1

    Stanley Carter and Larissa Brent's marriage had been on the rocks for a long time, ever since Stanley began seeing Barbara Daniels, a woman he claimed to be his soulmate and love of his life, Larissa had tried to salvage their marriage, but Stanley's coldness towards her made it clear that it was beyond repair,

One night, after a particularly long and exhausting day at work, Larissa had retired to their bedroom to get some rest, only to be met with Stanley's anger, 

"What the hell are you still doing in my bedroom?" Stanley spat out upon entering the room. "I can't stand the sight of you, Larissa, I have told you time without numbers, I don't love you, and I can never love you, because my heart belongs to someone else, and you know this before we got married, so, you need to get out of my life." Stanley explained furiously, 

Larissa was startled by Stanley's outburst, but she had anticipated it, she had seen the signs of his infidelity for a while and had even suspected that he was seeing someone else, 

"I understand, Stanley," Larissa said calmly, trying to hide the pain in her voice. "I'll move to the guestroom." Larissa said, 

"Good," Stanley responded, his voice cold and detached. "I don't want to see you anywhere close to me. You know what I mean."

Larissa nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. She gathered her things and silently left the room, making her way to the guestroom where she spent a lonely night trying to come to terms with the cold reality of her failed marriage,

The next day, when Larissa returned home from work, she found that Stanley had packed his bags and left without any clue of where he was going, 

Larissa sat down on the couch, the note crumpled up in her hand. She felt numb, as if the entire world had collapsed around her. She knew that Stanley was never going to come back to her, and that realization was painful.

She sat there for hours, lost in her thoughts, trying to make sense of what had happened. She eventually decided that it was time to move on from Stanley and start a new chapter in her life.

months later. Larissa had started seeing a therapist and had gradually started to heal from the pain of her failed marriage. She had even registered for a three years nursing program, although the thought of her failed marriage was still fresh in her memory, 

Six months had passed since Stanley Carter left his wife Larissa with a broken heart. After his sudden departure, Larissa had done everything in her power to save their marriage, She had written him countless letters, called him multiple times, and even consulted several marriage counselors, hoping to salvage what was left of their relationship.

But when Stanley returned home, it quickly became apparent that nothing had changed. He was still the same cold, distant man who had left her six months ago. Larissa tried to put on a brave face and pretended that everything was fine, but she could feel the growing hostility and contempt that Stanley held towards her.

One day, when they were having breakfast together, Larissa tried to make conversation. "How was your trip, Stanley?" she asked.

"It was fine," Stanley replied curtly, his eyes barely meeting hers furiously, 

After a few moments of awkward silence, Larissa tried again. "I've missed you so much. I'm so glad you're home." Larissa said, 

"I'm sure you are," Stanley said sarcastically. "But you know, Larissa, nothing's really changed. I still can't stand being around you." Stanley said, 

Larissa felt the sting of his words, and a single tear rolled down her cheek. "I know things have been tough between us, but please, can't we try to make things work?"

Stanley shook his head. "There's no point in trying. We're just too different. I'm in a completely different league than you, and I don't want us to be together anymore." Stanley said, 

Larissa could feel her heart breaking into a million pieces. She had hoped that Stanley's time away would have given him a chance to reflect on their relationship and realize how much he loved her. But it seemed like all that time had only made him hate her even more.

As the days went by, Stanley's behavior became more and more erratic. He had taken over the position of CEO at his grandfather's pharmaceutical company and had become an entirely different person.

 He was rude and condescending towards his employees, and he made it clear that he had no respect for anyone who wasn't at his level.

Larissa tried to avoid entangling with Stanley at all costs, but his constant belittling and insults started to wear her down. "Why are you doing this, Stanley?" she asked one day. "Why are you so angry all the time?" Larissa asked, 

"Angry? I'm not angry. I'm just sick and tired of dealing with people like you who think they deserve everything without even lifting a finger," he replied coldly.

Larissa felt a wave of despair all over her. She had lost the man she loved, and now she didn't even recognize the person he had become, 

Days turned into weeks, and Larissa realized that nothing she did could change Stanley's mind. He was determined to distance himself from her and everyone he deemed inferior.

days later, when he was in the middle of a heated argument with one of his employees, Larissa had enough. She stormed into his office and confronted him.

"Stop treating everyone like they're beneath you!" she yelled. "You used to be a kind and loving person, but now you're just a cruel and heartless monster." Larissa said,

Stanley looked at her coldly, his eyes flashing with anger. "Maybe you're right, Larissa. Maybe I have changed. But it's your fault. You held me back, and now I'm finally free of you."

Larissa felt a sharp pain in her chest as Stanley's words sunk in, She had lost him forever. He had become a stranger, and she didn't recognize the person Stanley had become.

As she walked out of his office, Larissa realized that her marriage to Stanley was over. She had fought as hard as she could, but her efforts are not enough to save her marriage, 

She returned home frustrated, and when she was returning home, tears streaming down from her eyes until she entered Into the bedroom,