Aethelgard's Divorce

The divorce papers felt heavy in my hands, a final weight after three years.

I had sacrificed everything to be the perfect wife to Liam Hayes, a genius in game design but a recluse crippled by anxiety.

I was his shield, his planner, his entire support system, ensuring every detail of his life was seamless so he could create.

But at the launch party for his groundbreaking new game, "Aethelgard's Echo," he took the stage and thanked his "muse," Olivia, the graphic designer.

He beamed at her, she blew him a kiss, and I, his wife, stood frozen in the wings, my name never mentioned.