Svetlana sat in the hospital room, her head resting in her hands. She couldn’t believe that the man she had lived with for so many years could betray her so cruelly. But the hardest part for her was accepting that she had allowed him to do this.
Days passed one after another, and she played the role of the docile patient. The doctors, seeing how calm she was, began to doubt whether she was truly ill. One day, a younger nurse, who had grown fond of her, whispered to her:
— Your husband paid well to keep you here as long as possible. But I know a lawyer who can help you.
Svetlana could hardly believe that someone actually wanted to help her. But she could no longer wait.
Several months later, Andrei and Marina hosted a party in their luxurious home. Guests admired the young wife of the businessman, while he, relaxed and confident, received compliments.
Suddenly, the door opened, and Svetlana appeared in the doorway. Elegant, well-groomed, in an expensive dress and with an enigmatic smile on her face. She looked better than ever. The guests fell silent, and Andrei turned pale.
— How… how did you get here?! — he stammered, unable to believe it.
— You know well, darling, I always find a way out of any situation, — she smiled at him.
The guests began to whisper, while Marina looked confused at the uninvited guest.
— You may not believe me, but I am grateful to you, Andrei. Thanks to you, I found true friends and… some very good lawyers. By the way, here are some documents that prove that all your dealings with the company are already known to the authorities. And I also have bank statements showing the amounts you secretly transferred to a new account, preparing for divorce. I think your investors will be very pleased.
Andrei jumped towards her, trying to snatch the documents, but Svetlana stepped back and smiled gently.
— Don’t get worked up, dear, the copies are already with my lawyers. Oh, and one more thing — I have also filed a claim for moral damages. Not only will you have to explain yourself, but you will also be digging deep into your pockets. Oh, I almost forgot, your mistress will receive a subpoena. She just helped me get “treatment,” didn’t she?
Marina turned to Andrei, looking at him as if she were seeing him for the first time.
— Is it true?! — she screamed. — Did you forge the documents?!
— Marina, my love, it’s… it’s a misunderstanding…
But she was already grabbing her purse.
— You promised me a life of luxury, but I see you are just a fraud! — she exclaimed, slamming the door behind her.
The guests began to leave, leaving Andrei alone. Svetlana looked at him one last time, savoring the moment.
— Take care, Andrei. I hope you have enough time to reflect on your actions… in front of the judge.
And, with her head held high, she left the house that had once been hers. But now a new life awaited her, free from lies, betrayals, and pain.
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