My husband, Richard, has been the love of my life\u2014loving, tender, reliable, and responsible. We dated for two wonderful years, tying the knot at 26. Our journey felt like a fairy tale as we planned our future, dreaming of children and a home we would call our own.\n
Then, abruptly, he vanished. Like a fleeting mirage, Richard disappeared without a trace. An orphan with no family ties, his sudden absence shocked everyone. I sought help from the police, but their investigations yielded nothing. Years passed, marked by a relentless wait for his return.\n
Surrounded by men showing interest, I couldn\u2019t forget Richie. Friends encouraged me to move on, and Jake, a dear friend, was a constant support. Despite my feelings for Jake, guilt always crept in at the thought of moving on.\n
Focusing on my engineering career, a work trip led me to a church service. There, I heard a familiar voice and saw Richard. He whispered, \u201cSee me in an hour at Tom\u2019s Cafe, River Street, 6.\u201d\n
At the cafe, he explained he had rekindled a past relationship, breaking my heart. I walked away, deciding to live for myself, and eventually found the strength to call Jake and move forward.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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