My mother-in-law finally convinced my husband to leave me and take every single thing he claimed he had paid for.

to say anything?”

“No.”

He frowned.

He expected tears.

Margaret smirked.

“She knows she can’t stop you.”

Daniel picked up the keys to the Mercedes from the counter.

“I paid the lease.”

“Take it.”

His confidence returned instantly.

By noon, the house looked deserted.

No couch.

No television.

No bed.

Even the costly espresso machine was gone.

Daniel stood in the empty living room and slipped off his wedding ring.

“You’ll hear from my lawyer.”

“I’m sure I will.”

Margaret stepped close enough that I smelled her perfume.

“You came