Chapter 3

David had taken the 100 thousand dollars and the jewelry six months after we got married, claiming it was for an investment.

All these years, I had quit my job to focus on getting pregnant, staying home, and taking care of myself.

After we got married, David only covered the mortgage and daily expenses. Every penny I spent came from my savings before marriage, and now there was barely anything left.

David had all my financial records. He knew better than anyone that I couldn't come up with that kind of money.

I looked up, fighting back my tears. "David,…