I Married a Man 30 Years Older for His Fortune

the lawyer.

“What is this?”

He nodded toward the letter.

“He wanted you to read it first.”

I carefully broke the seal.

My dearest Emma,

If you’re reading this, then I’m gone.

I know everyone believes you married me for my money.

Perhaps, at first, you even believed it yourself.

I never blamed you.

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