After 20 years, I left my cheating ex, Ziven, who married Thalia, his mistress. I moved on, raising my daughter, Elowen, and ignored his texts. Months after his death in a car crash, I inherited his $700,000 estate. Thalia demanded the money, but a letter from Ziven apologized, confessing his love and guilt, leaving the estate as amends. Thalia sued, claiming manipulation, but Ziven’s half-brother, Oren, testified about Ziven’s regret and intent to leave her. The court upheld the will. Thalia later apologized, revealing her pregnancy and fear. We
bonded over shared pain, forming a fragile friendship. I supported her through her son Lior’s birth, setting aside estate funds for him. With the rest, I bought a house and opened Elowen’s Oven, a bakery that became a community hub. Helping others, like a woman escaping abuse, brought healing. Elowen and Lior grew close, and Thalia and I became an unexpected family. Ziven’s betrayal taught me resilience and forgiveness, turning pain into a beautiful new beginning.
