Mark had poisoned her mind, convincing her I had a fling that went sour. Gradually, she believed I was projecting my frustrations onto her.
I held my tongue against her accusations.
I thought she was just naive, too young to see the whole picture. I believed she'd eventually understand my sacrifices.
But in her view, I was the culprit behind our family's downfall.
I knew staying with Mark would ruin her, so I chose to leave with nothing if it meant saving her.
Yet, she saw my actions as driven by jealousy of the affection Mark showed her, thinking I was out to torment them both.
Even a simple takeout meal at Mark's felt more genuine to her than the carefully balanced meals I prepared.
Reflecting on the slander I endured, my life seemed like a cruel joke.
Thankfully, I've been given another chance to do things right.
This time around, I'm reclaiming the dance career I once abandoned.
Instead of making Caitlyn a star, I'll be the one to shine.
I reached out to the top orthopedic specialists, preparing for the surgery on my foot.