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They believed I was weak, isolated, and dependent on Adrian\u2019s money. They had no idea the house, the investments, and even the foundation Adrian bragged about were legally mine.<\/p>\n<p>Marjorie eventually cornered me in the kitchen and warned me that obedience was the only way to keep my home, reputation, and marriage intact. 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