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I had been pleading with my husband, Kai, for half a year before he finally agreed to join me for a concert. As I waited at the airport, the boarding announcement echoed through the terminal, but there was still no sign of him. I called countless times, only to be met with silence. Then I saw Adrianna's post on Instagram. Caption: "Big thanks to someone for staying up two nights straight and still coming along to watch the esports tournament." Attached was a photo of her and Kai, arms around each other, flashing victory signs at the event. Without a second thought, I turned off my phone and proceeded to check in for my flight. This concert was the final performance of my favorite artist before retiring—a poignant metaphor for my dwindling marriage. After the plane landed back home, I switched my phone back on. Five days had passed without a single call from Kai. As I stepped out of the airport, a heavy rain poured down. I waited endlessly but couldn't catch a ride. Suddenly, Kai's call appeared on my screen. His voice was cold. "Where are you? Come and pick up me and Adrianna from the airport." I remained silent. In the past, I might have