‘m Mizuki. I came home completely drained, only to stumble upon my husband’s billing statement. There it was: $150 at a pub, $200 for the gym, and a staggering $400 for a dating site. In that moment, I realized exactly why Takumi said he was done paying the bills, and I was shaking with rage. But I know if I confront him now, he’ll cut me off instantly. For Yamato’s sake, I have to bite my tongue for now. Swallowing my anger and grief, I made a silent vow: one day, I’m going to make him regret this.
I was devastated by Takumi’s betrayal. But for Yamato’s sake—and more importantly, for my own—I decided to take a stand. Looking over my finances, it hit me that my cafe job alone wouldn’t even come close to covering our living expenses. So, I started looking into remote work and gave freelance writing a shot. It was rough going at first, but I slowly found my rhythm and sharpened my skills. Then, the payments started hitting my account, and I realized I could actually make a living working from home. If I keep this up, I might just be able to support us on my own.