Fifty Million to Leave You
Language: en
I was the specific arrangement the Scanlon family made for Julian Scanlon. From a childhood companion for studies, to a playmate in our teens, to an intimate relationship in adulthood, my role kept shifting. When Julian announced he was getting married, everyone around us fell silent. Yet, someone still couldn't help but ask about my future. “What about Audrey?” He merely offered a faint smile, his tone casual as he replied, “Audrey? We’ve always been this way. She’ll continue to be with me.” In his eyes, I was probably just a mistress on standby, an awkward fixture. But what he didn't…