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The narrative spans roughly 12 years, showing the long, painful journey from young adulthood to maturity. While some readers find the timeline unrealistic, it highlights the time needed for Marcus to confront his past and for Anneke to find her own strength.
Some readers find Marcus’s actions on the wedding night unforgivable, arguing that he "didn't deserve her" and that his trauma doesn't excuse his treatment of Anneke. There are also mentions of grammatical errors that some found distracting. Final Verdict The Italian Billionaire’s Abandoned Wife by Mar...
The story centers on and Marcus Ravelli . They first meet as teenagers—eighteen and nineteen—during a summer that stays with them both for the next ten years. When they finally reunite as adults, the chemistry is instantaneous, leading to a whirlwind marriage proposal. The narrative spans roughly 12 years, showing the
However, the romance takes a sharp, devastating turn on their wedding night. Marcus, plagued by deep-seated trauma from childhood abuse, believes he is "too dirty" for his innocent, virginal bride. Instead of consummating the marriage, he abandons Anneke in their bed to bring a submissive from a sex club to his basement. The ultimate heartbreak occurs when Anneke catches the woman leaving their home, a moment that shatters her world and leads to a year-long separation. There are also mentions of grammatical errors that
