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Having finalized the legal and emotional severance, he clears the house—repainting, removing remnants of her influence, burning old mementos in a backyard fire pit. The act is symbolic—an intentional cleansing of the past, making space for renewal. His perspective shifts from victim to survivor, understanding that true freedom comes at a cost: scars, clarity, and the necessity of rebuilding.
He reflects on how Madison’s empire—built on hashtags and performative strength—crumbles precisely because it wasn’t rooted in truth. Her social media silence signifies her fall from grace; her professional reputation disintegrates as her fabrications are exposed.