“You went back on your promise!”“Do I even need to keep my word with people like you?”I ignored their insults, started my car, and drove away. Their figures grew smaller in the rearview mirror until they vanished. I did not call the police. Letting the law deal with Howard would be too easy on him. Instead, I gave the recording and the address to his largest creditors. Anonymously, of course. I was sure that they would use their own methods to treat Howard “well”.Once I was done, I took out my SIM card, snapped it, and threw it into the trashcan by the road. A few days later, I finished the divorce procedure. I saw Layla again at the city hall. She came alone without the baby. She looked gaunt and completely unrecognizable. Her eyes were dead. After she finished signing the papers, she looked at me and moved her lips, as if she wanted to say something. But I did not give her the chance. I did not even spare her a glance. She wanted to chase after me, but s
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