Best Kept Vows

About the book

At times, the most challenging promise to uphold is the commitment to never surrender.

I am Sebastian Boone, and my life serves as a cautionary tale on how to ruin a marriage.

For twenty-two years, Lia was my companion, my foundation, the unwavering support for our family. While I toiled away, she nurtured our children, managed our household, and stood by me unquestioningly. I failed to recognize how much I was taking her for granted.

However, every straw has its breaking point. For Lia, it was the day of her graduation when I failed to show up. After years of prioritizing everyone else's needs, she was finally pursuing her own aspirations, obtaining a degree and embarking on a career. I belittled it as inconsequential.

Thus, she departs - walks away from our marital bond, our abode, and the life we meticulously crafted. And the most agonizing aspect? Our children side with her.

Initially, I assume Lia just requires time, and she will return. Yet, as the days elapse, the reality dawns on me. Lia isn't anticipating me to rectify things. She's constructing a new existence - one where she isn't solely my spouse but prioritizes her own identity.

For the very first time, I ponder if she is better off without me. For the undeniable truth stares me in the face: I am not better off without her.