18 min left Chapter 4 You're Really Something Caroline came to the apartment she'd bought before tying the knot . Back in college , while cashing in on that Martin family scholarship money , she'd hustled through all sorts of jobs and side gigs as a translator . Living simply meant she'd stashed away a decent chunk of money . This place was her little escape pod , totally off Caleb and the Martin family's radar . She'd been away for ages , so everything was now dusty . Even though it was just 500 square feet , getting it back to tidy was no walk in the park . By the time she finished deep cleaning that joint , the sun had already dipped . Caroline ordered some takeout , then dialed a number . The call was connected in a flash . " You still got tickets for the International Game Expo this month ? I'd like to check it out . " " For real ? " An ice - cold voice came back at her . " You said the same thing all the time . I saved tickets for you , and you just never came . You know how many people dream of getting one ? You straight up wasted them ! " 1/8 09:23 Chapter 4 You're Really Something 18 min left This annual expo was insanely popular , even participating companies only got fewer than five tickets each . Everyone in the company was ready to throw hands for one . Caroline caught that salt in his voice and smiled awkwardly , " My bad , always got caught up . But I promise I'll be there this time . Desperate to see how AI has advanced in this field . " " Alright . Last chance , no cap , " he said before hanging up . Looking at her black screen , Caroline's face got all twisted with that half - smile . Back in college , she'd started this small company with her squad , and by graduation , it had already taken on a certain scale . Then marriage and mom life hit , and she got benched to silent partner status . Six whole years her crew kept grinding without her . Their shared pipe dreams got derailed because of her . Their company nearly went under multiple times , but somehow , they kept it floating . Family routines had her ghosting them hard - they'd be lucky to get a text from her once every few months . Now , she was trying to get back to that old hunger . 2/8 Chapter 4 You're Really Something 18 min left Being MIA from the game world so long made Caroline a bit afraid about rejoining - figured her old crew probably leveled up way past her . Plus , she was mad behind on industry stuff , worried she might end up being dead weight . So , this expo was her golden ticket to catch up on what she'd missed . That night , she didn't hit up any family members , and nobody came at her either . After getting ready for bed , she hit the sack . Ever since they got married , Caleb had never bothered to contact her . Even when Dominic moved back in , nothing changed . To them , Caroline was like a live - in maid : there when needed but easily brushed aside . Deep into the night , Caleb dragged himself home , dog - tired . He noticed Dominic curled up on the couch , face all puffy and tear - stained , rocking that pouty look between pissed and hurt . " Dominic , why are you still up ? " Usually , Dominic should've been knocked out by now . What on earth is Caroline thinking ? Letting our kid stay up this late ? She's gone too far ! 3/8 09:23 Chapter 4 You're Really Something . 18 min left Dominic looked up at his dad , fresh tears ready to drop . He threw himself into Caleb's arms . " Daddy ! Mom said something bad at school , and now everyone's avoiding me ! They're calling me an ungrateful little twerp ! " Caleb's heart straight - up broke . He gently ruffled Dominic's hair and tried to soothe him . " Don't worry . Your mom will take you to school and fix this mess next Monday . " " Really ? " Dominic stretched his neck back , locking eyes with his dad . When Caleb met that look with a nod , the kid finally chilled a bit . After getting Dominic tucked in , Caleb scoped out the house . Something was sus - way too quiet . He frowned in annoyance . " Caroline ! " Caleb hollered up the stairs . Amanda came shuffling out of the kitchen with some warm milk . " Mr. Martin , Mrs. Martin's on a business trip . " " Business trip ? " Caleb's face said it all . He ain't sending Caroline on any damn trip . He whipped out his phone and hit Caroline's line . 4/8 09:23 18 min left Chapter 4 You're Really Something It kept ringing till he was about to lose his cool . Finally , she picked up . " Hello ? " Her voice was all sleepy and sluggish . Dead obvious she'd been sleeping like the dead . Caleb was seeing red . Leaving Dominic home alone like he ain't matter … What kind of trash mom she is ? " Caroline , where the hell are you ? " Caleb gritted his teeth , trying not to pop off . The line went dead quiet , then she came back with that toxic laugh . " Look who's playing concerned husband while forgetting about his ' childhood sweetheart ' . Been free at work today, huh ? " Her shade made him even more furious . He groaned , " Last time I'm asking . Where are you ? Some rustling sound came from her side , then Caroline let out a sardonic chuckle . " If you ain't got nothing important , just hang up . " " You're taking Dominic to school next Monday . Your BS got him getting iced out by his classmates ! " 5/8 09.23 Chapter 4 You're Really Something 18 min left Caroline clapped back like she couldn't care less . " And that's my problem now ? He never wanted me there anyway . Of course I'm not as good at this mom stuff as Michelle ! " " Caroline ! Knock it off ! You did this just because you couldn't take part in the kids ' sports day ? " Michelle's going through it mentally . The doctor said being around kids helps her cope - that's why she stepped up ! Ever wonder why Dominic likes Michelle better than you ? Think about it ! " Caleb was about to explode . If Dominic wasn't there , he'd have let loose with a full - blown yell . Caroline felt a tickle in her nose and grabbed a tissue to rub it away . Even though she was used to Caleb's cutting words , they still stung like a bee , rekindling that familiar pain in her heart . Caroline's voice cracked , a twisted smile playing on her lips . " Caleb , never knew you're quite a master at shifting blame . " Dominic and I don't mesh , but that's your mom's doing , isn't it ? And Michelle's crazy or not ? None of my business . " " Caroline ! " " CALEB ! " 6/8 Chapter 4 You're Really Something She went full volume this time , trying to drown out the dumpster fire in her head . 18 min left When the line went quiet , she continued , " Did you even look at what I left for Amanda ? If you had , we wouldn't be having this pointless call . " Click . The call dropped . Caleb death - stared his phone , confusion and rage doing the tango . " What did Mom say ? " Dominic tugged his sleeve , eyes all puppy - dog hopeful . Caleb swallowed hard and turned to Amanda . " She leaves anything ? " Amanda's brain clicked after a beat . She put down the warm milk and fished out a brown envelope . " Mrs. Martin said it was major - had to hit your hands directly . " Grabbing it , Caleb flashed back to Caroline trying to hand him something last night . Could this be it ? His face went dark as he ripped it open . The words " divorce agreement " hit him like a truck . 7/8 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!