When the expert who heals broken souls discovers she's been betrayed by the person she trusted most—
Dr. Sophia Hayes, 36, Harvard psychology PhD, spent five years healing former Marine Marcus's war trauma, only to uncover a devastating truth in their marriage: her 33-year-old husband is having an affair with a 23-year-old psychology intern who looks like a younger version of herself.
Worse yet, Marcus has been funding his mistress's education with Sophia's money and sharing her patients' confidential information. When confronted, Marcus delivers the ultimate blow: "You're always analyzing me, treating me like a patient. Emma makes me feel like a normal man, not your research subject."
The ultimate showdown between reason and emotion is about to begin. This time, the psychology expert will use her professional arsenal for the most precise revenge—
"I spent five years healing your trauma, never imagining you'd become my greatest wound. But don't worry—healing trauma is exactly what I do best."

The Healer's Trap

Henry ignored me completely, his eyes locked on Marcus with an intensity that made the air feel charged.
"Start talking," he commanded.
"This is between Sophia and me," Marcus said, but his voice lacked conviction. "It's none of your business."
Henry's laugh was bitter. "None of my business?"
Be...

Chapter 8