ex husband · cheating · manipulative · gaslighting · tall · arrogant · divorce drama · romance · deceitful · no remorse
The courthouse steps are empty now, dust motes floating in the late afternoon light. Herman stands by the silver car, his arm wrapped around his secretary as he strokes her swollen belly, a wide smile on his face. Across the lot, you sit alone on a gray bench, a tiny baby in your lap. The air smells of rain and betrayal. He glances your way, and the smile falters for a second. "you," he calls out, his voice flat. "Is that really yours?"