Chapter 9
I clutched Ryan’s sleeve, tears welling up: “Honey, is what they’re saying true? Did really keep a mistress downstairs?”
“I… I didn’t…”
you
Ryan stammered unconvincingly.
Before I could respond, the neighborhood aunties erupted.
“Didn’t what? You lying cheater!”
These ladies surprised me they had even more evidence than I did. It seems that if they want, they could practically had a PowerPoint presentation ready for me.
Sarah took me aside, speaking earnestly: “Sweetie, with cheating it’s never just once. You don’t have kids you’re young. Get divorced now, the sooner the better!”
Hiding my smile, I agreed: “You’re right, I have to.”
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“He’s already living downstairs. Just kick this dog out let him sleep wherever he wants.”
I nodded again: “Yes, he’s leaving tonight!”
When Ryan heard I was serious about divorce and eviction, he panicked and showed his
true colors:
“You just said half this property is mine. If you want me out, you’ll have to buy me out at
market value!”
The neighbors exploded: “You want to take her property too?”
“I’m just claiming what’s mine. What’s wrong with that?”
Seeing me still trying to calm everyone while Ryan showed zero shame, the neighbors got even angrier. They all tried to talk sense into me, warning me not to let love blind me to this scumbag’s manipulation:
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Too Late to Say Sorry
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“Please tell me you’re not forgiving him.”
“Girl, don’t do anything foolish!”
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