I Tore The Paper, He Tore His Dignity

Synopsis

In my fourth year as Edward Pierce's wife, I discovered our marriage had never been real at all. He'd arranged it all to legalize his illegitimate son. He said, "That certificate was only ever temporary. There's no need to be so calculating." I nodded, keeping silent. I calmly tore the fake marriage license clean in two. Edward's expression turned cold. "It is just a piece of paper. Must you be so unyielding?" A low laugh slipped from my lips. "We've lived as husband and wife all these years. You of all people should know me well, Mr. Pierce."