Edith’s world was shattered when her mother passed away due to a lung infection. She called her husband, John, who rushed to the hospital to be by her side. However, his support was short-lived.
As they planned the funeral, Edith mentioned that they would need to cancel their upcoming vacation to Hawaii. John was frustrated, citing the non-refundable tickets and the thousands of dollars they would waste. Edith was shocked by his response, “John, my mother just died.” She couldn’t believe her husband’s insensitivity.
John’s excuse was that he wasn’t good with emotional situations and that nobody would miss him at the funeral. Edith was devastated by his words. “Just my husband?” she thought to herself. John’s lack of empathy was staggering.
While Edith was grieving, John went ahead with their vacation, sharing pictures on social media and living it up. Edith, on the other hand, was planning her next move. She contacted her realtor friend and listed their house for sale, including John’s prized car.
When John returned two days later, he was shocked to find people viewing their house and checking out his car. He yelled at Edith, who calmly explained that she was selling the house and the car was a great addition to increase its value.
John still didn’t understand the gravity of his actions. Edith’s response was simple yet powerful, “After all, I’m just your wife. Not family, remember?” She handed him divorce papers, leaving John shocked and heartbroken.
In the end, Edith took everything – the house, the car, and her dignity. John was left with nothing but the realization of his own heartlessness.
