Once discharged, Chad confronted her. “I know about the box under the bed,” he said.
She looked stunned, her guilty expression saying everything.
She tried to explain, claiming her parents had introduced her to Benoit, hoping she’d marry a French man.
But Chad wasn’t interested in excuses. “I want a divorce,” he declared.
The divorce battle was brutal.
Camille fought for everything—the house, alimony, even asking Chad to cover her trips to France. Despite the conflict, Chad remained steadfast, caring only about ending the marriage.
Months later, Chad moved into a modest apartment near his office.
It was a difficult adjustment, but he felt a profound sense of relief.
He was finally free of the lies, and that freedom brought a fresh start.
Chad remained grateful to Nolan, whose honesty and support helped him through the ordeal. “You saved me, man,” he told him one day.
