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In a moment of clarity, he confronts her with the core issue—she's been talking about ending the marriage for months, carefully documenting everything to manipulate her legal stance. She remains speechless as he prepares to depart, understanding that this isn't just about a comment but about a pattern of sabotage.
He leaves her standing in the doorway, lit by the living room lights, and drives to a nearby motel. Sitting alone on the bed in a room smelling of old carpet and cleaning products, he reflects on the ordeal and the emotional toll. His phone buzzes incessantly with messages from her, pleading to talk or accusing him of childishness. He chooses silence, focusing on processing the events that just unfolded—his marriage, now officially over.