Indifference Is The Best Revenge

Synopsis

After getting a second chance, when Holly, Barrett Clarke's little girlfriend, once again sent their sex photos to my family group chat, I didn't react the way I did before. I didn't grab the fruit knife from the table and stab him in the chest. I didn't freak out and threaten divorce when Barrett stood up for Holly. I even stopped him when he pretended to call Holly to scold her. I said, "It's alright. She's just too young, probably just messing around. No need to freak her out." Barrett looked at me, clearly not expecting me to be so chill about it, suspicion written all over his face. He asked, "What are you playing at now? Are you trying to mess with Holly behind my back again?" I gave him a small, knowing smile. "Of course not. I just..." I just didn't love him anymore. After all, after Barrett and I got divorced, he went all in for Holly. He ruined my dad's company and pushed him so hard that he ended up jumping into the river. When I was diagnosed with stomach cancer and desperately needed cash, I went to him for help. He made me get down on my knees like a dog and beg Holly for forgiveness. But that ten dollars he tossed at me? It couldn't save my life, and it couldn't even give my dad a decent funeral. So, this time, I didn't care about romance and dignity. Money was the only thing that counted. But my indifference just made Barrett clearly upset.