Chapter 6 - The Eviction Notice
They had no idea who I really was behind the stay-at-home-wife facade. Before we met, I had sold a tech startup. I was worth ten times what Julian would make in a lifetime. I just wanted a simple, traditional marriage. But they had abused my grace.
The next morning, Julian and Eleanor found me sipping Earl Grey tea in the living room. Next to my cup was a manila folder.
"Sign it," I said, sliding it toward Julian.
"What is this?" he scoffed.
"An eviction notice," I replied coldly. "The deed is in my name, purchased under an LLC before we ever signed a marriage license. My lawyers are ruthless. You both have exactly twenty-four hours to pack your things and get out of my property."
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Eleanor started to cry real tears this time. "Sarah, please, think of the baby!"
"I am," I said, turning back to the city skyline. "That's exactly why you're leaving."
