Relationship Breakdown
After reading the report, Mark felt his world crumble even further. He couldn’t look at Emily the same way. He began avoiding her, retreating into silence and watching her every move with wary eyes. The distance between them grew rapidly. Even simple dinners became unbearable, with long silences and suspicious glances replacing their once-easy banter.
The warmth of their marriage had cooled completely. Every shared moment now carried the weight of unspoken betrayal. Mark couldn’t forget the images—the strangers, the money, the secrecy. He felt trapped in a performance, forced to pretend everything was fine while quietly unraveling inside. Trust had evaporated, leaving only doubt and dread in its place.
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