Bryan’s betrayal became clear when he casually mentioned a Mexico trip with Savannah, the new regional manager. That night, I replaced his vacation clothes in his suitcase with bricks, leaving a note: “Build your next career out of the wreckage you left behind.”

Later, Bryan’s ex-wife Melanie revealed he was seeking full custody of Logan, accusing me of instability. I gathered evidence of their deceit and sent it to HR and others. The fallout was swift—Savannah was reassigned, her fiancé left, and Bryan suspended with divorce papers waiting at home.

Months later, I found strength sitting with Melanie at Logan’s soccer game. I painted a brick gold, calling it “Promotion Denied. Family Restored,” a symbol of my reclaimed life.

Though imperfect, my home is filled with love and laughter. It’s mine—and that’s enough.