Finding a Way Out

Chapter 54

Back at home, Melissa had spent the day idle. The fight with Michael had left her feeling exposed, and she couldn’t stop replaying his words in her head. She knew she should apologize and try to make things right, but a part of her was too stubborn to back down.

Instead, she focused on her own obsessions. Her jealousy of Kaitlyn had become all-consuming, and she found herself fixated on finding ways to sabotage her. Melissa knew it was unhealthy, but she couldn’t help herself. Every time she saw a picture of Kaitlyn and Estefan in the news, every time she heard someone talking about how perfect their marriage was, it fueled the fire inside her.

She spent hours on her laptop researching Kaitlyn, looking for any scrap of information she could use against her. It was a way to channel her anger and resentment. But nothing felt enough about how she intends to bring Kaitlyn.

Melissa was so absorbed in her thoughts that she didn’t hear the front door open or the sound of Michael’s