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On my birthday, my superstar husband did something totally unexpected. He posted an update on Instagram: [Besides the designer bag, should I get her a million-dollar sports car too?] I was absolutely thrilled. I thought he was finally going to announce us to the world. So I replied in the comments: [Anything from you is perfect.] The next second, my Instagram DMs were flooded with angry messages from his fans. One texted: [Matthew's gifts are for Jessica. Who do you think you are, trying to get in on this? So gross.] I was left totally confused by all the hate. When I clicked on the trending news pics, there was Matthew, strolling side by side with his assistant, Jessica. I called Matthew to confront him, but as soon as the call connected, Jessica's sweet voice came through. Jessica said, "Lillian, Matthew's with me right now, taking a new car for a spin. He's not available to talk at the moment. "He just had to buy me the newest Porsche. I didn't even want it, but he said it's his way of thanking me for sticking by his side for four years, so what could I do?" Matthew and I had been married for eight years, and he'd never once given me a gift. That was it. I was done. I hung up without another word. After I finally calmed down, I shot a message to my dad's assistant: [Sam, pull all the resources and projects the company has been funneling to Matthew. Do it now.]