still didn’t understand the emotional weight of that—but because he had lost the safety net shielding him from the consequences of his own choices.
The consequences for Theresa’s family came quickly.
Without my monthly support, Theresa finally faced the reality she had avoided for years: she could not afford her lifestyle. The mortgage was too high, property taxes were crushing, her personal cards were maxed out, and she now faced secondary liability for the fraudulent loans Lauren had opened in her name.
Aaron demanded a complete accounting from his wife.