On our fifth anniversary, my husband admitted his secretary was seven months pregnant, then bl3med me for our childless marriage. I said nothing. That night, I packed in silence and left signed divorce papers on the table. By morning, his panic began.

mother called, crying. Zayn had lost his job, his stability, and his future. Maya was also struggling. The Robinson family had no money left and begged Audrey for help.

Audrey listened quietly.

Then she said no.

For the first time, refusing them did not feel cruel. It felt like survival.

When Audrey returned to Oceanside City, she went back to Starlight continue reading …