How my EX-HUSBAND became my BOSS

Chapter 14: Sarah threatens divorce

Sarah Stanley could no longer turn a blind eye to the strange events that were happening around her husband. All the signs indicated that Tom was cheating on her. She had gathered enough evidence to present it to him and demand an explanation. Anger, resentment, and frustration raged in her heart, but she tried to keep her cool so as not to betray her emotions prematurely.

For several days, Sarah considered how best to start a conversation with Tom. She wanted him to understand the gravity of what he had done, to understand the pain he had caused her by his betrayal. Sarah knew that this conversation could be a turning point in their lives, that their future would depend on its outcome.

One evening, when Tom came home, Sarah met him in the living room. Her voice was firm and determined.

- We need to talk."

Tom looked at his wife and immediately sensed something was wrong. He realized that Sarah knew about his affair with Mary. His heart began to beat faster, but he tried to stay calm.

"Of course, my dear. What happened?

Sarah walked slowly to the table, took a few photos out of her purse, and placed them in front of Tom.

"Look at these pictures. They speak for themselves.

Tom looked at the pictures and froze. They captured the moments of his meetings with Mary - they walked around the city together, sat in a cafe, hugged. He knew it was useless to deny the obvious.

"I know about your infidelity," Sarah said firmly. - I know about your secret meetings with Mary Wilson. And I want to know what you have to say for yourself."

Tom was silent for a few seconds, gathering his thoughts. He knew that this was going to be one of the most difficult conversations of his life. He had to choose between staying with Sarah or fighting for Mary's love.

"Sarah, I -" Tom began, but his wife interrupted him.

"Don't make excuses! I've seen enough to know that you've long since stopped appreciating our marriage. You betrayed me, you betrayed our family.

Tom looked at Sarah and saw the tears in her eyes that she was trying in vain to hide. His heart ached, but at the same time he knew that his feelings for Mary were stronger than his attachment to the marriage.

"Sarah, I love you, but -" Tom didn't have time to finish the sentence, because Sarah stood up abruptly and exclaimed:

"But what?" You love me, but you love her, too? Do you think this will ease my suffering?

Tom lowered his head. He knew that words were powerless in the face of such grief and disappointment.

"I don't know what to say," he finally admitted. - My feelings for Mary are more than just infatuation. I know I hurt you, and I'm sorry about that, but...

"But you'll still choose her?" Sarah interrupted. Her voice shook with anger and resentment.

Tom looked up and looked his wife straight in the face. He knew he had to be honest to the end.

"Yes, I'll choose her. I know it hurts, that you'll never be able to forgive me, but I can't live without Mary.

Sarah felt the ground give way beneath her feet. She couldn't believe that Tom would actually say something like that, that he would destroy their family for another woman.

"Then go away," she said softly, but firmly. "Go away and never come back. I can't live with a man who betrayed me.

Tom stood up, his heart heavy. He knew that his decision could have irreversible consequences, that he was losing his family, but at the same time he knew that he could not live without Mary.

"I'm leaving," he said at last. - But I want you to know that my decision is not frivolous. I've thought about it for a long time, and I've realized that my love for Mary is stronger than my commitment to you.

Sarah watched her husband leave the house and felt her heart break. She knew that their marriage was over, that now she had to start a new life, in which there would be no place for Tom.

Meanwhile, Mary felt confused and frightened. She knew that Tom was meeting Sarah, that they were going to have a difficult conversation, but she couldn't imagine that it would end up like this. When Tom came to her and told her about his decision, Mary was both happy and scared.

"I love you," Tom said, looking into her eyes. - And I'm willing to fight for our happiness, no matter what."

Mary hugged him and whispered:

- I love you, too." But I'm afraid of what lies ahead.

Tom smiled and kissed her.

- We will cope with all the difficulties. Together, we can do anything.

But in her heart of hearts, Mary knew that they were going to have a difficult time ahead of them. They will have to face the condemnation of society, with the resentment of Sarah, with the intrigues of Richard and other obstacles. But she was ready for it, because she loved Tom and wanted to be with him.

Meanwhile, Sarah was left alone in the deserted house. She stared out the window and thought that life would never be the same again. There was pain in her heart, but also relief - now she knew the truth, now she could start over, build a new life without the man who had betrayed her.

So ended another stage in the life of the main characters. Ahead of them were new challenges, new joys and sorrows, new meetings and partings. But each of them was ready for this, because love and pain are inseparable companions of life, which teach us to appreciate every moment, every minute spent with our loved ones.

Meanwhile, the office was still full of intrigue and secrets, and Richard Morgan was still looking for a way to get ahead of himself. But that didn't matter to Mary and Tom right now. They were together, and that was the main thing.

However, the shadow of the past still hung over them, and no one could tell what lay ahead. But they were ready for any challenges, because they knew that their love is stronger than any obstacles.

After Tom announced his decision to Sarah, his life changed dramatically. He knew that now he would have to build a relationship with Mary from scratch, overcome many difficulties and resist public opinion. But the thought of finally being together with the woman he loved gave him strength and confidence.

Tom packed up his things and left the house that he had once considered a family nest. Now this place felt strange and cold to him. He went to Mary's house to discuss their future together and decide how they should live.

Mary met Tom with joy and sadness in her eyes. She knew that his decision had not been easy, that he had sacrificed so much for their love. They embraced, and Mary could feel Tom's heart beating as hard as her own.

"I know we're going to have some tough times ahead," Tom said, looking into her eyes. - But I want to be with you, no matter what."

"I want to be with you, too," Mary said. - But I hate to think about how we're going to deal with the consequences of your decision."

They talked for a long time, discussing possible difficulties and their feelings. Mary told Tom about her doubts and fears, and he shared with her his feelings about how Sarah would take his departure.

In those moments, they felt closer than ever. Their love seemed to them stronger than any obstacles, and they were ready to face any challenges for the sake of their happiness.

Meanwhile, alone in the deserted house, Sarah couldn't believe what was happening. She still hoped that Tom would come to his senses and come back, but she knew in her heart that this was unlikely. Sarah decided that she had to pull herself together and start a new life without Tom. But there was a resentment in her heart that never seemed to go away.

Richard Morgan, upon learning of Tom's decision, realized that he had a new chance to move up in the ranks. He decided to use the situation to his advantage and began actively establishing contacts with Sarah, offering her his help and support. Richard hoped that Sarah, being hurt and disappointed, would pay attention to him and see him as a reliable ally.

Elizabeth Taylor felt mixed emotions as she watched the scene unfold. On the one hand, she was glad that her assumptions about Tom and Mary's affair were confirmed, on the other hand, she understood that now new intrigues and conflicts could begin in the office. Elizabeth decided not to get involved in the situation just yet, but to keep a close eye on the situation.

Anne Clarke, Mary's closest friend, was quick to support her when she learned of Tom's decision. She came to visit, talked to Mary, helped her sort out her feelings, and gave her valuable advice. Anna knew that Mary needed support and understanding more than ever before.

Michael Gray, watching the intrigues going on in the office, became increasingly convinced that something strange was going on in the company. He began to gather information, talk to colleagues, and gradually uncover the secrets that lay behind the facade of a successful organization.

Meanwhile, Tom and Mary began to rebuild their relationship. They spent a lot of time together, walking around London, visiting restaurants and museums. Their love grew stronger every day, but they knew that they were going to face society's condemnation, Sarah's resentment, and Richard's scheming.

One evening, sitting by the fire, Tom and Mary decided to discuss their future plans.

"We need to decide where we're going to live," Mary said. - I don't want to hide our relationship anymore, but I don't know how to start a new life, either.

Tom thought about it for a few seconds, and then answered.

- We can rent an apartment or even buy a house. I want us to be together openly, without fear or secrets.

Mary smiled and snuggled up to Tom. She felt happy and at the same time a little anxious about the future. But she knew that she wouldn't be afraid to be around Tom, that they could overcome any difficulties together.

However, the shadow of the past still hung over them. Sarah wasn't just going to let Tom go, and Richard was still scheming. There were new challenges ahead for Tom and Mary, but they were ready for them, because their love was stronger than any obstacles.

Thus began a new stage in Tom and Mary's life-a stage full of hopes and fears, joys and sorrows. They knew that the path to happiness would not be easy, but they were ready to walk along it hand in hand, supporting and loving each other.