When Mia notices her marriage with Ethan is deteriorating, she hopes his new job will provide the fresh start they need. However, the move reveals a painful truth about Ethan.

For nearly nine years, Mia believed she had a loving marriage with Ethan, whom she married right out of high school. They built their lives around each other, as he once promised they’d grow and pursue their careers together. For a while, it seemed he was true to his word. Two years into their marriage, they had a daughter, Lily, who is now 7 years old and full of life.

But recently, Mia watched their relationship unravel. Ethan began criticizing her, saying she had let herself go and accusing her of being a distant mother due to her work-from-home job, despite Mia being home with Lily most of the time.

Initially, Mia stood her ground, voicing her frustration, but over time, she grew weary of the constant conflict and stopped fighting back.

Things seemed to improve when Ethan became more pleasant, which Mia attributed to his excitement over a new job offer in another city. Since she could work remotely and Lily was only in first grade, Mia agreed to the move, seeing it as a chance to rebuild their relationship.

After the move, Ethan settled Lily into a new school, and life appeared to stabilize. However, a few weeks later, Lily started coming home upset. One day, Mia found her daughter crying in her room, refusing to explain why. Eventually, Lily revealed a shocking truth — her teacher, Miss Harper, had told her she would be a better mother, and Ethan had laughed along.

Mia’s world collapsed as she realized Ethan was having an affair. The sudden shift in his behavior, the move, and the newfound kindness all made sense. Ethan admitted to the affair, revealing it had begun before they moved, but he broke it off when the job opportunity came up. Yet, he quickly became involved with Miss Harper shortly after arriving in the new city.

The next day, Mia confronted Miss Harper, who denied everything, but Mia wasn’t willing to risk her daughter being caught in such a situation. She transferred Lily to a new school, wanting to protect her from the chaos of Ethan’s infidelity.

Though painful, Mia knew divorce was the only solution. Ethan had shattered their relationship long ago, and it was time to make it official. Months into the process, Mia is focused on Lily, providing her with constant love and reassurance. Lily has moved on from Miss Harper and adores her new teacher. Ethan remains involved in Lily’s life, as both Mia and Ethan prioritize her above all else.