My Boyfriend's Terminal Illness Was a Lie, But I Was Already Working Three Jobs to Support Him

My boyfriend, David Huber, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. I worked three jobs to help him, but one day, I accidentally overheard a conversation between him and his doctor.

"You're letting Ella Jefferson and Alyssa Lyons get too close, aren't you worried she'll find out you're faking it? And that you plan to run back to Thalwell and marry Ella?" the doctor asked.

David's voice sounded weak. "Ella's family went bankrupt. If I don't marry her, she'll be sold off as a mistress. But I've always loved only Alyssa.