In the sterile quiet of the courtroom, their marriage ended with swift, firm strokes of a pen. No words were exchanged, only a mutual nod—an unspoken acknowledgment of what once was. As the judge declared their union dissolved, Matilda felt an eerie sense of finality.
Outside the courthouse, Vincent wasted no time introducing Melissa, who stood by his side with an anxious smile. “Everyone, this is Melissa, my girlfriend,” he announced. The crowd shifted uneasily. Matilda recognized her immediately—the same blonde from that night. Her heart sank.