But he wasn't a dermatologist either—why could Cynthia send him intimate photos?

Deep down, I already knew the answer; I just didn't want to face it.

When all possibilities are ruled out, the remaining possibility, no matter how cruel, is the truth.

I sighed heavily, feeling a wave of despair wash over me.

The next morning, I broke my routine and didn't make breakfast. I left early, something I'd never done before.

In the past, I would prepare breakfast and coax Cynthia to wake up.

She had a terrible morning mood, and I had to tread carefully, half-pleading and half-begging her to eat.

I would wait until she finished before eating her leftovers.

But not this time.

At work, I enjoyed a nutritious breakfast and started my day calmly.

Not long after, I received a call from Cynthia.

She was furious, accusing me of not waking her up and making her late for work.

She demanded I transfer her 5,000 dollars as compensation for her tardiness.

After listening, I paused and simply replied, "Next time, remember to set your own alarm."

Then came the silence.