The Unraveling
My life had turned into a soap opera that no one would believe. Divorce or betrayal? It seemed like a bad joke. Alex’s chilly remarks lingered in my mind, but what about Beth? She seems far too satisfied with herself. I never imagined I’d be the one whose life was turned upside down by cheating. But there I was, trying to figure out how to repair my broken heart.

The Unraveling
Financial Fears
I’d recently been extremely preoccupied about money. We’d saved a lot, and the idea of Alex claiming half just didn’t feel right. “He’s not getting away with this,” I reminded myself. All those late nights, all my hard work, I couldn’t just let him take it. Money wasn’t everything, but my sweat and tears were there. I wasn’t going to play the generous ex while he was playing house with Beth.

Financial Fears