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Her words, "You're dead weight, Ryan. I’ve outgrown you," cut with a gentle finality, not anger. This quiet declaration is a metaphor for her emotional departure—she’s already gone. Inside, he feels a cold groundwork settle, a strategic shift from grief to planning as he quietly pours himself a glass of water, embodying patience and calm.
Harsh Reality: Digging Through the Rubble
Refusing to succumb to rage, he begins meticulously unraveling her life—bank statements, credit card charges in luxurious restaurants, spa appointments, a plane to Miami, jewelry purchases—all revealing the depth of her betrayal. Each transaction a brick in the wall she’s been building, each proof a slice into her hidden world.