To get the proof she needs, Sara crosses every previously established boundary in order to find the evidence she is looking for in her husband, Mark. And when Sara looks at a seemingly ordinary family photo, she sees something that forces her to file for divorce. How did Sara interpret this image? Why does she feel she has no choice but to divorce him? The future of their family was in jeopardy because of Mark’s secret.
Check It Or Not?
To protect her computer, Sara snatches up the crumpled-up piece of paper Mark jotted down his password on. However, she had no choice but to accept the situation. These photos are a must-see for her. There was no way Mark could have kept this from her…
She Found It
Sara finally locates the folder she was looking for after some searching. She inhales a sigh and opens her mouth wide. She is taken completely off guard and befuddled. Her expectations had not been met. Then, when she clicks on one of the images, she realizes…
A Little Backstory
She’s speechless. In her wildest dreams, she didn’t think Mark could do something like this. His actions were completely out of character for him. Her eyes are welling up with tears. Sara’s extreme reaction can be better understood with a little backstory.
A Normal Family
Mark and Sara Miller, along with their two young children, appear to be a typical American family at first glance. The family may appear normal now, but it hasn’t always been that way for them. Under the surface, there was a lot going on that no one was aware of…
She Was Young
Sara and Mark have been together since Sara was just 15 years old, so it seems like they’ve grown up together. For a good reason, they became inseparable as soon as they met…
They Ran Into Each Other
When Sara and a few friends went to an old warehouse where a lot of teenagers were squatting, Mark was one of the first people they ran into. This was a popular hangout in the small town because it was frequently frequented by revelers who were able to evade the attention of the local police.
It Was Like That Ever Since
Sara and her friends were told by other squatters who had been living in the warehouse for a long time that this had always been the case. They didn’t like his antisocial behavior, but they weren’t going to throw a 16-year-old out because he had nowhere else to go…
She Couldn’t Get Enough
Sara’s interest in Mark grew as she spent more time at the warehouse and the night wore on. She was instantly swayed by his striking good looks and mysterious demeanor. She made her move because she couldn’t take her gaze off of him any longer…
Quality Time
In an effort to see if Mark would be more talkative one-on-one, Sara decided to separate Mark from the rest of the group. They had plenty of room to walk around and chat because the warehouse was quite large. Sara, on the other hand, was not dissatisfied with her decision…
Talking About Each Other
When it was just the two of them, Mark’s shyness quickly faded and he appeared to be genuinely interested in Sara’s company. All the while, Mark withheld a great deal of personal information from them. However, he did share some information with Sara…
More Information
When Mark moved to this town, he stated that he had no intention of ever returning to his previous home in another county. However, he was reluctant to explain why this was the case or where he had come from. It’s possible that Sara should have asked more questions about it at the time…
She Couldn’t Forget Him
Sara couldn’t stop thinking about Mark when she got home. His presence lingered in her mind for days and she was desperate to see him again. They began to see each other frequently and quickly became infatuated. However, it would turn out to be a less than ideal relationship…
Helping Mark Out
Sara’s parents were equally charmed by the shy but polite young man when she brought him to her house to meet them. But when Mark explained his situation, they realized that they had to do something to assist him.
His Situation Isn’t Likeable
A 16-year-old boy squatting in an old warehouse with a bunch of strangers was not something Sara’s parents were keen on. Their decision to save Mark from his precarious situation came after much deliberation and Sara’s convincing them that she really loved him…
He Finally Moved In
They welcomed Mark into their home, and their relationship blossomed during the time Mark spent at Sara’s parents’ house. Mark was able to pay for photography school shortly after moving in because he had a second job. He was finally able to fulfill a lifelong ambition.
Freelancing
When he graduated from photography school three years later, Sara’s parents gave him a high-quality camera, and he was able to land a lot of work as a freelance photographer.
Earning And Investing
The couple was able to put down a down payment on a small apartment within a short period of time, allowing them to begin building their lives together. The young couple appeared to be having a wonderful time. However, did this in fact happen?
The Struggle
There were still a few things that bothered Sara as the couple settled into their new life together over the following years. Sara has struggled with this since the moment she first met Mark up until now…
His Secret
Sara and Mark had been together for years by this point, but he continued to keep his past a secret, which worried her. Was he trying to avoid talking about something that was bothering him?
The Past Causes Him Pain
Sara had repeatedly pressed him for more information, but he had always responded reluctantly. Mark claims that he no longer has a family and that he is unable to talk about anything because it hurts him too much. In the end, he just wishes he could forget about it…
It Is What It Is
As of this point, Sara had simply accepted the situation as it was. For as long as she’d known him, Mark had always been like this. Fortunately, Mark’s secrecy was one of the few flaws she saw in him, and she was able to live with it. For the time being, at least.
Getting Married
Having been together for seven years, having a child together, and now expecting another, the couple decided to tie the knot. If Mark’s family attended the wedding, Sara had hoped to finally meet them.
The Wedding
Mark, on the other hand, had only invited his closest friends to the wedding, to Sara’s dismay. Aside from that, her only familiarity with him came from the friends he’d made during that time period. Aside from Mark’s parents, no one in the room knew him from before he was 16.
Flourishing Career
Sara, on the other hand, was unconcerned. With or without his family, they had a wonderful wedding and a good relationship in general. Financially, as well as emotionally and romantically. Mark’s professional career was taking big leaps forward.
Any Type Of Photoshoot
The more time that had passed since Mark graduated from the school of photography, the better his reputation had grown and the more wealthy clients he had, the more money he was able to charge for his services. In addition, Mark’s willingness to take “any” type of photo was a big help.
More Projects
In addition to being pleased for Mark’s personal well-being, Sara was pleased that Mark’s success meant that money was no longer an issue for the family. Nevertheless, there were some aspects of Mark’s work that Sara grew more and more uneasy with the more he did it
Long Distance Relationship
Mark’s work required him to fly across the country frequently, which meant that he would be away from Sara and their children for days at a time. Sara was a full-time mother at the time, so she was able to handle it, but she found it difficult to deal with Mark’s absence so frequently.
Weird Photoshoots
On top of that, Sara wasn’t thrilled with Mark’s photography at the time, either. Typical assignments for him included covering major sporting events and posing for pictures with models. There were also a few photography assignments that were quite different…
Women Models
There were a lot of assignments for Mark where he was photographing women for risqué magazines. Once Sara saw them, she couldn’t shake the feeling of being uneasy by Mark taking these pictures.
Feeling A Little Jealous
Because of all of this, Sara felt bitter and a little insecure in her own skin at times. She had always heard stories about what could happen between photographers and their subjects. Despite the fact that she knew Mark wasn’t like that, she couldn’t shake the thought of it…
It’s Not That Serious
In spite of Sara’s concerns, she felt they weren’t serious enough to bring up with Mark. For her, these photoshoots paid well, and the positives far outweigh the negatives in terms of her overall experience. Mark’s trust in her wasn’t the only thing keeping her going.
Professionalism
They can’t just turn down assignments because she doesn’t like those kinds of photos when she has two kids at home and can’t work because she has to take care of them. Furthermore, this is especially relevant following the occurrence of a particularly distressing event.
At The Supermarket
Sara is shopping at the supermarket as she does every week, picking up her weekly groceries and a few other items that caught her eye. Despite the fact that she was aware that she had gone over budget, she never expected this to happen at the register when she went to pay for them…
Card Declined
In order to pay, she tried to use her credit card, but it refused. This was due to “insufficient funds,” according to the machine. Sara was speechless. When this happened for the first time, she had no doubt that there was still money left on the card. No matter how many times she attempted it, nothing changed.
Mark Did Something Shocking
To save time, Sara decided to call the bank and find out what had happened. They quickly checked the records and discovered that all of their spending money had been withdrawn just this morning. And then Mark quickly pulled it without saying why…
Investment
Sara calls Mark while he’s away on one of his frequent excursions to find out why he’s not available. According to Mark, after talking to some people at the photo shoot he had found a great investment opportunity and needed some quick cash before someone else beat him.
She’s Not Convinced
By removing the money from their spending account, he was able to get the money fast enough. While he had already placed an order for money to be re-deposited from their savings account, the transaction had not yet been completed. Sara found it strange, despite the explanation…
Odd Investment
Previously, Mark had shown no interest in investing. It was something they could afford, but Mark didn’t want to be tied down to it all the time, and Sara had no idea what she would do if she had to. In addition, this “investment” was odd in other ways…
No Info About It
At this early stage, the only thing Mark could say to Sara about the company was that not much was known about it. According to Mark, this meant that there was no information about the company to be found online or elsewhere. Sara had a lot of red flags raised when she saw this.
She’s Starting To Be Suspicious
Sara’s attention was immediately drawn to Mark’s statements after that. First, the money went missing, which triggered a series of strange events and discoveries that made Sara more suspicious of Mark’s actions.
That One Airport
Sara began to suspect that Mark’s stories of his travels were embellished. Aside from the occasional return trip, he insisted on flying around the country frequently and never to the same location. Nevertheless, when Sara “coincidentally” observed Mark’s flying history, she noticed he frequented a particular airport a lot. Why would he simply make up such a story?
Something’s Wrong Here
Would Mark not want Sara to know about this customer? Then what makes this customer so distinctive? Maybe something else is at play? Maybe something completely unrelated to photography…
No Longer Interested
When Mark was actually home, Sara noticed that he was less interested in being romantic or doing other things with her. This tendency continued to grow. However, when he returned from a long trip, this was no longer one of the first things on his mind.
A Side Effect
Sara initially assumed that this was a normal side effect of being in a long-term partnership. Her friends were even more concerned when she told them what was going on, and the only explanation they could come up with was Sara’s greatest fear…
The Only Reason
Sara’s worries and doubts had engulfed her to the point where she appeared to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown. There’s something that connects everything she’s learned so far, leaving her with only one possible explanation…
Who Could It Be?
When Mark was away on another trip, the phone rang late at night. When Sara tried to answer the phone, the caller disconnected the line as soon as she said her name. That number was unfamiliar to Sara, so she jotted it down in her notebook.
She Found Out Something Shocking
Following several unsuccessful attempts at returning calls, Sara went to the internet with the phone number to see if she could find out more about who was calling her at this hour and discovered something shocking…
Can’t Be Traced
Despite Sara’s best efforts, she was unable to locate the exact phone number she was looking for. The only thing that surprised her was that the area code of the city Mark flew out to frequently matched the one she had discovered. Sara’s patience had finally run out…