Now, facing scorn online, I had morphed into the very embodiment of everything she despised. She was doing her best to distance herself from me, and while I couldn’t blame her, the thought of her facing trouble alone twisted my insides.
In the end, I knew I had to find a way to compromise. As soon as the livestream began, millions of viewers tuned in, their eager eyes fixed on the screen. Another message from Dave pinged on my phone: "You know what to say and what not to say."
I shot back a single word: "Get lost."
The comment section exploded with a torrent of question marks and a whirlwind of reactions. Some fiercely defended me, while others rallied behind Dave and Mary.
“How many good men are out there? This isn’t the first time we’ve seen someone cheat!”
“Hey, we believe in you! Hang in there!”
“Is she really like that? The Robinson family is rich and powerful. They could have anyone they want. Why would they cheat? I think she’s just trying to blackmail Dave.”
“Dave has money, but he’s not blind. If I were him, I’d choose Mary too.”
“Hey girl, take my advice. Being a wealthy family’s wife isn’t easy. It’s better to be with someone like me.”