The lawyer she connected me with fought for me fiercely. I left the marriage with what I needed—not revenge, just peace. Now I know the difference between being given something and being shown something.
Murad gave me a locket. What he really gave me was the truth. And Surya?
She gave me pain, yes. But she also showed me who I am when I finally stop shrinking. Some gifts come wrapped in silver paper.
Others come wrapped in hard truths. The best ones? They set you free.
