My ex abandoned me and our son for a wealthy man—ten years later, she invited me to her wedding, so I hired an actress to pose as my wife.

mouth tightened.

Then Susan tilted her head.

“Still performing, Monica?”

Monica’s smile slipped for half a second.

And suddenly I knew Susan knew more than she had said.

Monica never looked at him once during the vows. During photos afterward, Monica waved him over.

The ceremony happened in a garden behind the club. White chairs. String music. Too many flowers.continue reading …