You had everything—love, happiness, a marriage that once felt unbreakable. But it all fell apart when Michael stopped caring. The passion faded, the affection disappeared, and all that remained was distance. No more intimacy, no sweet words—just silence. The man who once adored you now barely acknowledged your presence.

Loneliness became your only companion. While Michael was at work, you stayed home, cleaning, cooking, waiting for love that never came. You told yourself he was just busy, that stress weighed him down, but deep inside, you knew the truth—he had stopped prioritizing you. He had time for his friends, his phone, but never for you.

Nights were the worst. Lying beside him, staring at the ceiling, craving his touch, his attention—anything to remind you that you were still his wife. But he was distant, as if you didn’t exist.

One night, drowning in loneliness, you scrolled through Instagram. That’s when you saw him—Zane. Your old crush. A name that once made your heart race. He looked even better now—strong, confident, charming. Unlike Michael, Zane took care of himself, worked out, and lived freely, unattached to anyone.

Something inside you stirred. Maybe nostalgia, or the aching need to feel wanted. Before you could second-guess, you sent him a message. It felt harmless—just catching up. But as you talked, it became clear how much you missed feeling seen.

When you met, it was like a dream. Zane was everything Michael wasn’t—attentive, sweet, a gentleman. He listened, he cared. And when you spoke about Michael, his gaze darkened with quiet understanding.

Then, he pulled you close, his arms strong and reassuring. His touch melted away the loneliness that had consumed you for so long.

"I’ll give you everything you need," he murmured, his voice smooth and comforting. "He isn’t worth your time, madame."

For the first time in forever, you believed it.