After completing the resignation paperwork , I left the law firm . I didn't want to see Nate . I didn't want to say goodbye . So I sent the divorce papers by courier . Once he saw them and signed his name , it would all be over . ' Goodbye , Nate . I wish you a lifetime of happiness with the one you love . ' I was preparing to take Alyssa abroad . Still , I was afraid she might resent me for the decision , so I asked her gently , " Sweetheart , Mommy and Daddy are separating . I'll be taking you to live overseas . Will you be upset ? " She shook her head and kissed my cheek with quiet understanding . " Mommy , as long as I have you , I'm fine . I want to be with you forever . I just want you to be happy . " That undid me . I broke down crying , but in that moment , every ounce of pain disappeared . With my daughter , it felt like I had the whole world . Men ? They're like passing clouds - let them drift away . Everything from the past - I let it go . We settled on a small farm abroad and began a new life together . The days were peaceful . Easy . Back at the firm , I used to be close with a colleague . We'd meet for lunch every day , sharing meals and gossip like clockwork . Even after I left , she kept sending me voice messages and videos with all the latest updates .