A Measure of Love and Destiny
Isabella Robuck
285,492 Words
285,492 Words
Evelyn is a kind-hearted newcomer to the notoriously cutthroat world of showbiz, but her life takes an unexpected and tumultuous turn when she discovers she is pregnant. The father is none other than Sir Frederick Wellman, the country's heartthrob and leading man who, upon learning of the pregnancy, becomes an obsessive and possessive husband. As Frederick abandons his flourishing career and retreats into a life filled with anxiety-fueled paranoia, Evelyn finds herself ensnared in a relationship that teeters on the brink of love and madness. Set against the backdrop of the glitzy entertainment industry, the novel pulls readers into a whirlwind of emotions as Evelyn grapples with her unexpected circumstance and the secrets that bind her to Frederick. The tension escalates when Frederick’s relentless scrutiny turns into a suffocating obsession, resulting in a rollercoaster of sweet moments shadowed by the unease of their strained dynamic. Evelyn, determined and ambitious, fights against the odds and navigates through the convoluted feelings for her husband—the man who both terrifies and captivates her. As Evelyn's family dynamics unravel, revealing pressures from her demanding mother and unaddressed grief from the past, the stakes get even higher. With whispers of scandal lurking in the corners of their relationship, readers are left wondering: will Evelyn find her own voice in a world that threatens to swallow her whole? Can love truly emerge from control, or is the grip of obsession too tight to escape? Join Evelyn as she faces the astonishing realities of love, motherhood, and the price of fame, leading to a shocking climax where emotional truths are laid bare and choices must be made. The journey through Evelyn and Frederick's tumultuous relationship promises to be as engaging as it is heart-wrenching, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.