Matthew had carefully prepared everything in the house, but it was a love nest. However, they never expected me to claim it one day.

This place marked the beginning of my new life. I smiled bitterly and considered it a gift from Matthew, not to celebrate our anniversary but as a witness to our impending divorce.

Ava was thrilled when I told her this was our new home. She ran around joyfully while I was grateful for children being unaware of the pain that often burdened adults’ hearts.

As Ava