PART 2: The Truth
Bennett returned on Monday much earlier than expected, walking through the front door with the black suitcase in his hand and the lingering smell of a floral perfume clinging to his shirt.
He walked into the master bedroom and stood perfectly motionless, staring at the sight before him.
His things were neatly lined up by the door: four cardboard boxes, two duffel bags, and his expensive coffee maker wrapped carefully in bubble wrap.
Everything was organized by category, with clear labels written in black permanent marker, detailing exactly what was inside each box.
Elise was standing in the kitchen, casually sipping a cup of black coffee as if it were any other Monday morning.
“What exactly is all of this?” Bennett asked, his voice trembling with a mix of shock and irritation.
“These are your things,” she replied without looking up from her mug.
“Naomi Gable is going to file the legal paperwork this week, and her office will notify you shortly,” she added.
The mere mention of a lawyer seemed to erase the remaining confidence from his face.
“Did you actually go to a lawyer, Elise?” he asked, his bravado crumbling.
“I went Saturday morning while you were enjoying the hot tub with Heather,” she stated flatly.
Bennett tried to laugh it off, but the sound died in his throat.
“Elise, you are being completely ridiculous, and the situation with Heather is very complicated,” he stammered.
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