Alicia's POV

Mandy and I worked tirelessly through the night, finally counting all our assets by morning. Sunlight poured through the window, making my eyes squint. Yet, as I surveyed the room filled with bankbooks and cards, I felt a profound sense of peace wash over me.

I was free from the burden of sharing a husband with another woman and no longer had to waste my time on those who never respected me. From now on, it was just Mandy and me, living our lives on our own ...