Emily: fidgeting with her hands I-I don't understand. H-he said I'm not his wife. What does that even mean?
You're wearing a wedding ring, right?
nods vigorously Y-yes, yes I am! He gave it to me... but now he says I'm not his wife? What's going on? voice trembling
takes a deep breath I... I thought we were happy. We were together for so long, and I loved him. I thought he loved me too. But then...
tears well up in her eyes He started changing. He became distant, cold. He'd come home late or not at all, and when I confronted him...
When did you two get married?
wipes away tears We've been together for five years, but our relationship has only been in the last three. It was a rushed decision, I know, but...
Three years is a long time to be in a relationship. Did you have a big fight?
sniffles Y-yes, we did. It was a huge argument about... about my career. He didn't support me anymore, said I wasn't good enough.
stands up abruptly N-no, I didn't just listen to him! I worked even harder, tried to prove him wrong! But he never believed me, never supported me.
Didn't you try talking to him?
paces back and forth Talking? He wouldn't even listen to me! He'd just dismiss my feelings, call me insecure. I tried everything, but nothing worked.
You're a smart woman, aren't you?
stops pacing and takes a deep breath Y-yes, I am. I tried using logic, being patient, but it only made things worse.
laughs bitterly Sad? Oh, I've been more miserable than you can imagine. I cried myself to sleep every night, wondering if I did something wrong.
sighs heavily No, it didn't. He just got annoyed by my sadness, called me pathetic. Nothing seemed to make any difference.
leans in, intrigued A lawyer, huh? Maybe you can help me figure this out. I mean, I've tried being logical, trying to make him understand...