He claimed I’d misunderstood his behavior.
He said he wanted reconciliation.
He also claimed the stranger at the restaurant had interfered in our marriage.
My attorney sounded unimpressed.
“We have your statement, the photographs, the security records, and other evidence. We’ll respond through the appropriate process.”
I sat on the edge of Jasmine’s couch.
“Can he force me to go back?”
“No,” she replied firmly. “You are an adult. He cannot require you to resume living with him.”
I closed my eyes.
The relief was so overwhelming that I began crying.
Two days later, an envelope arrived at Jasmine’s apartment.
No return address.
Inside was a photograph.
It showed me walking out of the art supply store.
On the back, someone had written:
You can’t hide forever.
My hands went cold.
Jasmine called the police.
We preserved the envelope and photograph.
The responding officer documented the incident and advised us not to engage with the sender.
