Dustin saw it. That's why he felt comfortable cheating—he knew I'd never leave. And if I did, he must’ve felt I didn’t have the courage to stand against him.
Jessica saw it. That's why she fired me without hesitation—she knew I wouldn't fight back.
Sophia saw it. That's why she felt the need to set me up with someone—she didn't think I could find happiness on my own.
Even Jake saw it. My own son thinks his mom is too broken to function without help.
The realization makes me want to drive off a cliff.
Instead, I pull into Sophia's parking garage and sit in my car for twenty minutes, trying to compose myself.
By the time I take the elevator up to her floor, I've made a decision.
Sophia opens the door before I can knock. Her face is red and puffy, her hair a mess. Jake is behind her, c
