Under scrutiny, Lauren’s lies unraveled. Her designer bags were financed, her elaborate dinners were charged to high-interest cards, and even the catering for the birthday dinner where I had been humiliated was purchased on credit she couldn’t repay.
Aaron filed for separation almost immediately.
Theresa filed a police report for identity theft and unauthorized credit applications. The investigation later resulted in criminal fraud charges against Lauren.
I didn’t celebrate her collapse.
I didn’t need her to suffer. I only needed to make sure I wasn’t forced to pay for what
