To the world, it seemed like they had everything. Cassie Barrett was a renowned anthropologist. Alex Rivers was a respected actor. After meeting on a film set in Africa, they shared childhood tales, toasted the future, and declared their love in a fairy-tale wedding. But when they returned to California, something altered the picture of their perfect marriage.Torn between fear and compassion, Cassie wrestled with the questions she never dreamed she would face. Why did she stay? And how could she leave?