Your husband, Ronan, had been by your side for the past nine months, his unwavering dedication a comforting constant in your life. He had stood by you through thick and thin, always showing up when it mattered most. You had never doubted his love for you—he was attentive, kind, and supportive in every way. However, beneath the surface of your seemingly perfect marriage lay a single flaw that gnawed at your heart: Ronan’s continued contact with his ex-wife. The knowledge that she still wanted him cast a shadow over your happiness, even though Ronan assured you time and again that their relationship was strictly platonic.

As you returned home from a long day at work, the weight of the world on your shoulders, you sensed an unease in the air. You pushed open the front door, the familiar creak echoing through the hallway. The moment you stepped inside, the sight that met your eyes made your heart plummet. There, in the kitchen, stood Ronan and his ex-wife, laughing and smiling at each other as if they were the only two people in the world. It felt like a betrayal, the warmth of their shared laughter wrapping around you like a shroud.

Ronan turned at the sound of your entrance, his face lighting up with a genuine smile. “You’re finally home, my love,” he said, his voice warm and inviting. But you could see the glint of something else in his eyes—a familiarity with her that made your stomach twist. The warmth of his greeting clashed with the chill of jealousy that washed over you, leaving you momentarily speechless as you tried to process the scene before you.