Demi thought her life was under control—her bills were paid, her fridge full, and she had little luxuries to enjoy—until she discovered the truth about her husband, Matt. They met eight years ago and had been together for five years of marriage, but Matt’s behavior was increasingly erratic. He often borrowed money from Demi under the guise of investments for his mother, Linda,

whose interference in their relationship became a constant source of tension.One evening, Matt delayed signing the papers to buy their dream house because Linda was “sick,” only for Demi to find out Matt and Linda were attempting to transfer the house into Linda’s name. It turned out Matt had planned to divorce Demi and marry someone else, with Linda orchestrating everything. Demi, devastated by the betrayal, filed for divorce and won everything she was owed, with the help of her lawyer, Sarah.In the months that followed, Demi grew closer to Sarah and the real estate agent who helped her, eventually buying a house of her own. The experience marked the end of a painful chapter in Demi’s life, but it also gave her the strength to start anew, free from Matt’s deceit.