Five years ago, Ava stood at the altar, ready to start a new life with the man she loved. But tonight, her dreams lay shattered on the kitchen table, replaced by a cruel reality: a spreadsheet calculating the “cost” of her love.
“There’s something important I need to talk about,” her husband, Daniel, said, his voice strained. Her excitement for their fancy anniversary dinner vanished.
They had reservations at 8 p.m. Ava had spent all afternoon preparing, juggling her duties as a full-time stay-at-home mother, looking after their one-year-old son, Ben.
Ava and Daniel met at a bustling investment firm. She thrived in finance until infertility shattered their dreams. They faced challenges together, deciding that Ava would resign to focus on family.
Their fifth anniversary should have been a celebration, but Daniel brought home a spreadsheet of expenses, accusing her of being a financial burden. Heartbroken, Ava realized the depth of his betrayal.
Determined, she documented her contributions and handed Daniel a bill of $500,000. Understanding her worth, she knew it was time to move on.
