When Dylan handed over the card, Elowen misunderstood his intentions. She assumed he was usually careless with money and needed her help managing it.

That’s fine. She figured she’d use the card to pay for utilities, then deposit the remaining balance into a fixed-term savings account. By the time their year-long marriage ended, she could return the money to him. It was a simple gesture.

With this plan in mind, she accepted the card and said earnestly, "Don’t worry, I’ll ...