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My husband, Steve Bradley, knelt on the floor in the city hall and begged me not to divorce him when I arrived arm in arm with my new love, Neil Barrett. "Honey, what did I do wrong? We have been in love for years. Do you really forget that?" he asked. People in the city hall paused and watched us. Some of them took out their phones and began to shoot videos. With contempt, I withdrew my hand from Steve and snapped, "Cut the crap! We will get a divorce today." Kneeling on the floor, Steve gripped my trouser leg and pleaded with despair in his voice, "You have my forgiveness if it is about your infidelity and domestic abuse. I forgive you no matter what you do to me. Just don't leave me." With all my strength, I flung his hand off. As a result, he lost his balance and slammed onto the floor. With embarrassment, I left because the divorce papers would be officially approved in one month. To my surprise, the farce had been recorded by some onlooker and was posted online with the hashtag, [A man was abandoned after his humble plea to his wanton and violent wife]. I became notorious on the Internet. That night, a reporter, David Obiri, called me and said, "Madam, I am a reporter. I watched the video online. I understand that you are under great pressure. I won't judge you, and I am keen to know what you think and how you feel now. Will you share your feelings with me?" With a triumphant smile, I responded, "Do you want the truth? If yes, come and record my life with my husband before our divorce is finalized."