Chapter 6 Chapter 6 I tell Garrett everything-Dad's gambling, Marlena's abandonment, Uncle Zander's lies. Every single detail. He listens carefully, his face getting darker by the minute. "What did you say? She dumped you at a train station?" "Yeah. I waited for her for three days and nights." Garrett's hands clench into fists. The next day, he sends people to investigate my hometown. I thought he was just going through the motions, but he's dead serious about this. The truth unravels like peeling an onion, layer by layer. Marlena's perfect background is completely fake. she was never some college professor-she worked as a hostess at nightclubs. Her widowed single mom story? Total BS, My dad isn't dead-she just dumped him. What pisses me off most is Uncle Zander. The investigation shows Marlena paid him fifty grand to testify that I'm mentally ill. The wire transfer is crystal clear, dated exactly one week before the hearing. My own uncle was ready to have me committed to a psych ward for fifty thousand bucks. Finally, when Garrett comes home with the investigation report. I hide outside the door, listening to their conversation. 'Marlena, you better explain this to me." 'Garrett, just listen..." 'How long were you planning to keep lying to me?" Garrett's voice is ice cold. "A nightclub hostess? This is your college professor identity?" Marlena starts crying: "I only said that because I wanted to be worthy of you. I love you, I really love you." 'Love me?" Garrett laughs bitterly. "You used my son against your own daughter-that's your idea of love?" 'I had no choice! She would've ruined everything for us!" 'You ruined it yourself!" [hear something getting smashed. 'You know what I hate most? Lies!" Garrett's voice is shaking. "My ex-wife left me because she lied to me, and now you..." Marlena's crying gets louder: "I was wrong, I was so wrong. Please give me one more chance?" "A chance? You burned a five-year-old child with cigarettes-what kind of chance do you deserve?" I touch the scar below my collarbone, tears streaming down my face. The next day, Garrett freezes all of Marlena's bank accounts and assets. Marlena goes totally psycho, rushing at me: "It's all you! You little bitch ruined everything for me!" She tries to hit me, but Garrett stops her. "Enough!" He shoves Marlena away. "Pack your shit and get out of my house." Marlena stares at him in disbelief: "Garrett, you can't do this to me. We've been married for three years-Ive given so much to this family..." "Given? All you gave us were lies and deception." Garrett turns to me: "You're the victim here. This house will always be open to you." I look at Marlena-overnight, she's gone from wealthy socialite back to having absolutely nothing. Her designer bags are thrown on the floor, her perfect makeup is streaked with tears, her hair's a mess. Even Brighton can't look at her. He's hiding by the stairs, his eyes full of fear and disgust. Mom, why did you do this?" Marlena tries to hug him, but Brighton steps back. You're not my mom. My mom wouldn't burn little kids with cigarettes." Marlena completely breaks down. the falls to her knees, grabbing Brighton's legs while sobbing: "Brighton, Mommy was wrong, Mommy was so wrong." Brighton pulls away from her: "Just leave. I don't want to see you anymore." Security drags Marlena out of the Sinclair mansion. she looks back at the villa one last time, her eyes full of resentment and poison. But all of this is her own doing. stand at the window, watching her pathetic retreat. Twenty years, and I finally got to see this day. But Marlena refuses to accept defeat... Title: The Good Girl's Dirty Secrets (English-dubbed) In CrushReel's ongoing romance, "The Good Girl's Dirty Secrets," a young woman ensnared in a decade-long struggle against familial constraints finds unexpected solace in a man who appears as her pathway to freedom. Initially leveraging his presence for escape, she is gradually swayed by his unwavering faith and unwavering dedication. Exploring themes of liberation and trust, the narrative delves into the complexities of breaking free from oppressive environments. The protagonist's evolution from using the man as a means of salvation to embracing genuine connection offers a poignant portrayal of emotional transformation. Amidst the backdrop of romance, the story skillfully weaves a tale of self-discovery and resilience, capturing the essence of human vulnerability and strength. What sets "The Good Girl's Dirty Secrets" apart is its nuanced depiction of intricate relationships and internal struggles, resonating with readers seeking depth and authenticity in romantic narratives. Available to read online at CrushReel, this captivating tale promises a journey of self-realization and love amidst adversity.