Chapter 0006 Serenas POV Why does Elena always see me as the villain , no matter what I do ? Angry , I slam the phone on the bed after hanging up on Bill It lands with a muffled thud , bouncing twice on the soft duvet . Thankfully , it doesnt hit the floor and break . Bills mom bad mouthing me just makes me hate our marriage even more . She thinks Im indecent because Im not rich like Doris ? What about her precious son ? Hes no saint hes the furthest thing from it . For the past three years of being married to Bill , Ive takengo much crap from his family . I dont think hes oblivious to it all . He just watches me , like the cuck he is , I get insulted again and again . Dont even get me started on Doris . She parades around with this façade of being well educated and classy , but its all just a mask . When that mask comes off , whats revealed is her true nature : cunning and malicious . But she only acts this way with me , not with Bill or his family . Perhaps Doris knows she doesnt need to impress me . In her eyes , Im just a rival for Bills love and attention . I can tell you about a bunch of times when she showed her true colors . Like this one time , I decided to surprise Bill with a homemade lunch at his office . When I got there , Doris was hovering near his desk . As soon as she saw me , her eyes narrowed . Oh , whats this ? Playing the doting wife now ? she sneered , barely glancing at the carefully packed meal in my hands . Bill usually prefers eating out . You know , at places with actual chefs . Trying to keep my cool , I replied , Well , I thought a homemade meal would be nice for a change . Doris laughed mockingly . She said , Sure , if you think hed appreciate that . But between us , I doubt hed want to trade his gourmet salads and wagyu steak for … whatever that is . I clenched the lunch bag tightly , really wanting to slap Doris for her nasty words . But I remembered I was at Bills office . Making a scene here would look bad for him , and I didnt want that . So , I just put the lunch bag on Bills desk , trying to ignore Doris . It felt like losing a little , showing her she got to me . But I chose to stay calm and not stoop to her level . The saddest thing is if I shared this story with anyone , theyd probably just think Im jealous of Doris . It seems like no one would believe me over her . In their eyes , Im just Bills disgruntled wife . Im done playing everyone elses games . If Bill prefers his work and Doriss company over our marriage , then so be it . Im out of here . I hastily grab a suitcase and begin to pack all my belongings . My eyes scan the closet , filled mostly with designer dresses and high end accessories 1 had acquired for those countless fancy occasions with Bill . Yet , as I look at them now , they feel more like costumes than treasures , symbols of a life that never really fit me . I decide to leave them behind , untouched . Packing only the essentials , I realize how little there is that truly belongs to me in this opulent but empty space . As I fold my clothes , a thought crosses my mind : Bill rarely gave me anything personal , anything that showed he knew me . He just handed me a platinum credit card once , with nonchalant instruction to knock myself out . After packing , I picked up my phone with a clear purpose . called Grace , my old landlady . I dialed , my fingers trembling slightly with each number . Hello , Grace , its Serena . I was wondering … is my old apartment still available ? I asked , hopeful yet uncertain . Chapter 0006 +25 BONUS Graces voice was warm and surprised . Serenal Well , yes , Its available , but I have much nicer places now , especially for someone like you . Н I knew she was referring to my status as a billionaires wife but that life was what I was trying to leave behind . No , Grace , I want my old place . Its what I need right now . There was a pause , and then Graces voice softened . Alright , dear . If youre sure , its yours . I felt a weight lift off my chest . Thank you , Grace . As I sit in the taxi , leaving the upscale neighborhood behind , I start to see the changes through the window . The polished , grand houses give way to simpler , smaller homes . The streets get busier and more lively . I notice more small shops and fewer fancy boutiques . The people seem different too , more relaxed , just going about their day . Its like moving from one world to another , from luxury to the everyday , and it feels more real , more like the life I used to know . At the door of my old apartment , Grace looks at me , waiting for my reaction . So , this is it … What do you think ? she asks . I look around at the familiar place . Its smaller than I remember , but it feels welcoming . The walls remind me of a simpler , happier time . It feels like coming home , I say , feeling a mix of happy and calm . The place isnt fancy , but it feels right . I step inside , ready to start fresh . I look around . Theres a crack in the ceiling I dont remember and my old sofa , now a bit more worn . I noticed things that werent mine : different curtains and new books on the shelf . Its clear others have lived here after me . Once I had settled into my old apartment , I knew it was time for the next big step . I picked up my phone , my heart heavy with the decision I was about to make . Dialing a number I found online , I waited for the other end to connect . Hello , is this Marquez and Garcia Associates ? I asked , trying to keep my voice steady . A receptionist answered , her voice professional and courteous . Yes , Maam . How may we assist you ? Taking a deep breath , I found the courage to say the words that would change my life forever . I need your help drawing up divorce papers . 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