Gathering Evidence
A few days later, the PI returned with a report that felt like a hit to the gut. Alex and Beth appeared joyful and carefree in photos taken by the PI. It was like witnessing a life that could have been mine but for the lies. Each snapshot served as a reminder of their betrayal, igniting a fire within me that I was battling to control.

Gathering Evidence
Plotting Revenge
Lying awake one night, my mind began spinning with ideas for ways to get back at them. Nothing too insane, just some petty vengeance to show them I wasn’t going to give up and accept this. I jotted down every idea that came to mind, from ridiculous to vaguely scary. It was soothing to plan my little acts of revenge, even if I wasn’t sure I’d carry them out.

Plotting Revenge