The Quiet Exit
That wedding, the dream that had carried me through countless sleepless nights, now sounded hollow and almost cruel coming from her mouth.
"Chelsea, I'm not playing games."
I finally pulled my arm free from her grip and took a step back. My voice stayed even as I repeated myself.
"I'm serious. We've known each other for seven years, and we've been married for three.
"For your debt, I haven't had a single peaceful day in seven years. I made a modest salary, and we squeezed ourselves into a 300-square-foot rental, counting every dollar and hesitating over meals that cost more than ten. I'm done arguing about who sacrificed more. I just want you to let go of me and yourself."