I married a prisoner for money while he was serving a twelve-year sentence — but after his conviction was overturned, he came to my apartment with a black box and said, “Now it’s my turn to be honest.”

every month, I wondered whether we’d be able to afford the rent.

Then Eleanor Vance entered my life.

She was wealthy, elegantly dressed, and accustomed to getting exactly what she wanted.

Her son, Julian, had been convicted in a financial scandal involving the family’s charitable foundation. PlanFamily Trips

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Eleanor claimed he had become isolated and desperately needed someone to support him.

She offered me an unusual arrangement.

Marry Julian legally.

Visit him twice a month.

Write encouraging letters.

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