“Yes, Sophia, you and Martin have been together for ten years. Don’t let a neighbor’s baby come between you.”
“The neighbor is a single mother. Martin’s just helping her because he feels sorry for her. Are you really that petty?”
“He didn’t want kids because he didn’t want to mess up your career. How come you don’t understand that he’s being considerate for your sake?”
The people around me accused me of being heartless. Still, I said nothing. I still handed the divorce papers back to Martin.
“This marriage needs to be over. I will not stand it anymore.”
My father arrived after hearing the news. He quickly slapped me hard across the face, which burned instantly. Holding my swollen cheek, I heard him yell furiously, “You ungrateful girl! How dare you divorce a man as good as Martin? I’ll beat some sense into you!”
“Martin has supported you for years so you could focus on your career. And now you want to leave him? Do you even know shame?”