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The box under the bed. That's where she found it. It was locked. Not a fancy lock, just a simple one. The key was in the jewelry box, hidden under her wedding ring. Laura knew she shouldn't. She knew it was a violation. Still, she had to know. Inside, several bundles of cash. Her hands went clammy.

David, her David, had been complaining about bills. Always. Now, a secret stash? She felt her breath catch in her throat. The room seemed suddenly too small, too close. She wandered into the living room, picking up a picture frame, then putting it down.

She sat on the sofa, her gaze fixed on the television, though she didn’t see it. The image of the box, the money, the betrayal, repeated in her mind. Her head throbbed. She reached for a glass of water, spilling some on the table.