“It hurts seeing people walk through our house,” I told my friend over the phone as potential buyers toured the property.
“You are building something better,” she reminded me softly. “Just focus on the next step.”
Part 6: Rebuilding a Life
After the final divorce decree was signed and the house sold, Toby and I packed our remaining belongings and moved into a bright, three bedroom apartment on the quiet side of town. We began our new chapter without public announcements, petty social media posts, or attempts to take revenge on Brandon and Laila.
“Which room do you want, Toby?” I asked as we walked through the empty, sunlit apartment for the first time.
“The one with the big window!” he shouted happily, running down the hallway to claim it.
We spent the first few weeks unpacking boxes, assembling furniture, and creating new routines. Toby’s bedroom was our main focus, and we painted the walls a soothing light blue, decorating the room with soft blankets and shelves for his growing book collection.
