The Ex-Wife’s Mega Comeback
Every time she thought she was standing on her own, she realized he was right there behind her, holding everything up.
“I didn’t want you to know,” he admitted quietly. “But somehow, you always figure things out.”
She went quiet, not smiling the way he expected. Not teasing him. Not relieved. Just… still.
Before he could ask what was wrong, she lifted her eyes and asked softly,
“Natalie, is she the woman your mom talked about?”
Franklin nodded. His jaw tightened. “You see why it’s so damn hard to find a wife? They look perfect on the outside, but inside…” He scoffed. “Rotten.”