Chapter 1 My husband has bipolar disorder . The color red sends him into a violent rage . Since we got married , I've only worn red twice . The first time , he went berserk and cracked my head open - I ended up in the ER needing stitches . The second time , he beat me so badly I lost the baby . I was three months pregnant . After that , I never wore red again . I was so afraid of setting him off that even my underwear was plain white . The day I got out of the hospital after the miscarriage , I was passing by the dining room , clutching my stomach , when I saw him - my husband , who claimed to be working overtime - having dinner with a female student . His eyes were full of admiration , brimming with affection . They couldn't help themselves , swaying into a slow dance right there at the table . Right then , the doctor's office called , voice full of excitement . " Mrs. Whitmore , we've developed a new treatment plan for Mr. Whitmore's condition- " I looked at the swirl of red from the girl's dress , smiled bitterly , and said , " Don't bother . The problem's already been solved . " " Wait , what ? We've been researching this for months and still couldn't figure out the source of Mr. Whitmore's episodes ! " the doctor said , clearly excited . " This solution came from extensive consultations with a panel of experts- " I slowly looked up . The girl upstairs was dancing a clumsy waltz , stepping all over his feet . And then , something inside me snapped - I laughed . The kind of laugh that comes with tears . Maybe the problem was never him . Maybe it was that ... I never should've been Mrs. Whitmore in the first place . I didn't stay to watch the rest of their little performance . I went home . Opening my closet , I stared at the row of red dresses hanging neatly inside . Before I got married , red was my favorite color . But because Damian Whitmore couldn't stand to see me in it , I shoved them all to the back and let them collect dust . But this time , I wasn't going to play his game anymore . I wasn't going to be part of the joke . Chapter 1 D Dreame - Read Romance Stories Top Fiction Novels 2022 , Free Stories are Updated Dally . Offline 4.4 FREE Read . 12.50 % Installed Open When he came home , what he saw was me - sitting there in a crimson dress , calmly sipping coffee . He lunged at me , hands closing tightly around my neck . " Didn't I tell you never to wear that color ? " His fist drew back , ready to strike - then froze mid - air . His expression twisted in pain . I remembered what he once told me , that he loved me . That he was doing everything he could to fight his impulses and not hurt me . With a faint smile , I met his eyes . " Damian . Didn't you say you loved me ? I want to see if you can control yourself - for me . " He held back so hard the veins in his hands bulged . In the end , he shattered a wine bottle , slicing open his palm , then turned and walked out without another word . cold . " So can control it , huh ? " I watched him go , my gaze turniris The last time I wore red , it was by accidun He beat me so badly I lost our baby . I was lying in a hospital bed , and he stood at the edge , frowning. " I told you to wear white from nort on . No red . You know it's a trigger for me , " he said . Seeing how pale and broken I was , he finally softened , pulling me into his arms . " Sweetheart , it's a psychological issue . I know it's not fair . I'm sorry . Just bear with me , okay ? As long as you don't wear red , we'll be fine . " So I nodded and swallowed all my bitte my Until Chloe Vance showed up - and made me realize how much of a fool I'd been . While his private doctor was bandaging Damian in the living room , I was upstairs packing my suitcase . Maybe the noise I made alerted him . " You're traveling again ? " he asked , stepping inside and wrapping his arms around me from behind . His kisses landed one by one along the back of my neck . I stood there , stiff as stone , letting him kiss me like everything was normal . Like this was love . But it wasn't . It was fake . " I still have a few things to finish . They need me there , " I said . Chapter 1 Dreame - Read Romance Stories Top Fiction Novels 2022 , Free Stories are Updated Daily . Offline 4.4 FREE Read . 12.50 % Installed Open There was no real trip . I just couldn't stand to look at him right now . He started unbuttoning my shirt . " Isabella ... " His voice turned hoarse . " Hold me . " He wanted it again . He pinned my hands above my head , trying to take what he wanted . I didn't respond . I just pulled my arms away , rigid and silent . He noticed something was off . His eyes opened . " Isabella , you're still mad ? " I stayed quiet . Then , without warning , he dropped to one knee and held up a gift box . " I got you something . I hope you like it . " Inside was a pure white dress . I couldn't hide my disgust . I put the box aside without a word . " Damian , let's get a divorce . " Chapter 1