Chapter 5

Turned out John had called the cops, accusing me of stealing the gold bracelet that had been in his family for generations during our divorce.

Humiliation and rage hit me like a tidal wave.

I sat in the freezing mediation room at the police station, and there was no way I could defend myself.

It was the first time I'd ever been accused of theft, and even by someone who used to be closest to me.

My hands were shaking uncontrollably.

Half an hour later, John finally dragged himself in, leaning on Eric and Alice for support.

Without me taking…