sed to be happy, she had loved that man with every ounce of her being. She had been faithful and waited on him hand and foot, and this is how he had repaid her? Did Thomas not respect his wife

to her tone. "I want joint custody of any children we might have, a fair split of our assets, and most importantly, I want my dignity back. I won't let him make a fool out of me anymore." "Good. You have every right to stand your ground," her friend replied, visibly relieved by Delia's clarity of purpose. "And I'm here for you. Whatever you need, just say the word." "Thanks, I really appreciate it," Delia said, her heart grateful for the support. She had always been the strong one-always rooting for others and placing their needs above hers. Now it was time for her to prioritize herself and regain control of her life. "You know, I'm right here, and I'll help you through this," her friend reminded her. "You won't be alone. We can find a good attorney, and I can help you figure out what to do next." Delia took another deep breath, feeling lighter. "That would be amazing. I did love him once-maybe even still do-but this... this is a wake-up call, and I refuse to let it be for nothing. I can't let my life revolve around someone who doesn't cherish me." As they continued to strategize over their dinner, Delia felt a mix of sadness and excitement wash over her. Yes, it hurt deeply to know that Thomas had betrayed her, but it also unveiled a world of possibilities she had never allowed