Ex-wife Returns
"I'm sure it wasn't easy."
I took a deep breath, my mind flashing back to the countless arguments, the emotional manipulation, and the constant feeling of being trapped in a loveless marriage. "It was a nightmare," I admitted, my voice tinged with bitterness. "He was controlling, manipulative... a complete nightmare to live with."
Maddie nodded in understanding, her gaze filled with empathy. "I can relate," she said, her tone solemn. "My ex wasn't much better. Cheating, lying... you name it."