Chapter 7
"Why did you lie about not being married?" Ana asked, her voice tinged with curiosity, as soon as we stepped out of the store.
"Does that really matter?" I replied with a shrug. "All that matters is I got the job."
Ana's expression turned stern. "Are you kidding me right now? You're married, and you lied about who you truly are."
I sighed, anticipating this reaction. "Does it really matter? I've lived alone for three years, separated from him. I don't see why I should refer to myself as married when I'm divorcing him soon."
Ana's eyes widened in shock. "You're getting a divorce? Why didn't you tell me?"
"I was going to tell you about that," I said, my voice trembling. "You know how he's made things difficult for me. He got me fired yesterday, and today you helped me secure
