Book request: Hi, this was probably published in the 80s-90s. H is attracted to h and orchestrated so they had to work together on a project (?) they have sex and H is surprised that she is a virgin. h gets pregnant and they marry but eventually h miscarries after rushing down the stairs. H thinks she is having an affair with their boss who is also married. They go to a cottage near the end of the book where H verbally abuses h. h has had enough of it and rushes to the sea where she had intention of drowning herself. After this, H decides to set h free. Thank you in advance!

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