2 . My family is seriously loaded . My parents own properties and investments all over the country , and the passive income alone means we're set for life . I mean , we could literally just chill and never run out of cash . When I first met Dean , he * despised * the wealthy . Absolutely loathed them . He claimed his first love dumped him for a rich life overseas , and ever since , he's sworn off anyone with money . Which is why I could * never * tell him the truth : I was practically swimming in cash . To keep up his facade , I wore clothes from the discount racks and only bought generic brand groceries on sale . Anything to seem ' normal . He had a ridiculously fragile ego . Unemployed , he'd just lie around the house , drinking daily , whining that there wasn't a single job on earth good enough for him . To protect his precious ego , I secretly pulled some strings with Mr. Hayes . I offered a major investment in his company if he'd just give Dean a job . Mr. Hayes didn't hesitate ; he personally called Dean right away , practically begging him to come in . The very first day he landed the job , he came home with a huge cake . He kissed me with such force , promising he'd make tons of money to take care of Leo and me . Now , for a couple million bucks , he's actually trying to team up with the other woman to frame * me * for cheating . The audacity ! He's pathetic . If he'd ever paid any real attention to me , he would've noticed the multiple sets of keys on my nightstand . The next morning . As Dean was about to head out , he leaned in for a kiss . I pretended to look down , just barely dodging him . He froze for a split second , then chuckled . " Honey , I'll pick you up after work tonight . Make sure you look extra gorgeous ." Today was my birthday . He'd been promising a " big surprise " for me since two weeks ago . If I hadn't walked in on them last night , I'd still be clueless that his " surprise " was actually a trap , all set for me . I gave him a sickeningly sweet smile . " Okay ." You want a show , huh ? You just don't know whose show it's going to be . " Leo , come on ." Chloe lifted Leo down from the table , speaking in an unnaturally sweet voice . ID P P . < 0 " Say goodbye to Mommy . " Leo obediently told me , " Bye , Mommy . " Then Leo took Chloe's hand and walked out the door with Dean . Leo used to " dread * school . Mornings were a nightmare : he'd refuse to get up , wouldn't eat breakfast , and no amount of patient coaxing from me ever worked . It was always tears and tantrums . Chloe suggested , " I go out every morning too . How about I just drop Leo off at school ? It's on my way . " And Leo , he'd actually listen to her and go to school without a fuss . It saved me a ton of stress . A few days later , Dean chimed in , " My office is on the way . I can just take you all . " And ever since , they'd all leave together . I ate my toast , watching Chloe and Dean , hand - in - hand with Leo , get into the car . Chloe was in the passenger seat , laughing and chatting with Dean , while my son sat quietly in the back , swinging his feet , looking perfectly happy . It was like a picture - perfect family .