Never Dare To Sleep Again

Synopsis

Everyone in the city knew how deeply Bud Burgess adored Veronica Burgess. Even after Veronica gave birth to an autistic child, Bud spared no cost, flying in world-renowned psychiatrists to treat the boy. Veronica had believed her happiness would last. However, one day, Bud became inexplicably obsessed with a psychiatrists. He showered the woman with money, defended her publicly, and even threw himself in harm’s way when she was attacked by an enraged patient’s family. In an instant, Veronica fell from grace and became a social pariah among Smooria’s elite. By the hospital bed, Veronica shook uncontrollably, her voice breaking as she confronted Bud. “Why did you fall for my daughter’s therapist?” Bud replied coldly, “She’s not like you. She’s interesting. Her child wouldn’t turn out like ours.” The words struck like lightning. Veronica’s legs gave out, and she crumpled to the floor, pale and trembling. “Do you even know what you’re saying, Bud?” she whispered. She prayed foolishly that it was only a slip of the tongue, or a nightmare she would soon wake from. Bud said, “Yes, I’ve wronged you, but don’t worry. You’ll remain My wife. You’ll still enjoy the privileges that come with my name. “All I ask is that you not make things hard for Eugenia. She’s already willing to let you stay as my wife while she becomes my mistress.”