"We're rich, powerful and of noble status, how could we ever have just one woman?"
"As long as the secret's well-kept, Miranda won't find out for her whole life. Besides, her mother's already on your side."
Hearing this, I felt my blood run cold, my body frozen in place. I hated myself for standing downwind, catching every foul word clearly. It turned out Lindsay had long gained my friends' approval and even my mother knew about her.
Everyone was aware of Matthew's infidelity but helped him hide it. I was the only fool being kept in the dark, thinking my life was blissful and my marriage perfect. What a colossal lie.
Dazed and heartbroken, I returned home. With trembling hands, I gathered my documents and placed the gift box containing the divorce papers prominently on the coffee table.
Then, without hesitation, I left the house for good, not sparing a single glance back.
Matthew, may we never cross paths again in this lifetime.
