Emily had suspected for a long time that her husband was acting strangely, but she had never been able to prove her concerns. Not until she came upon a particular Christmas shot from the previous year. She realized immediately that she had all she needed to separate from her partner Peter… But what is this story even about?
Woman Files For Divorce Right After Seeing Her Husband’s Christmas Photo
In The Attic
From upstairs, Emily heard her youngest son Peter shout her name. She paused for a moment before responding. “What could he have found?” ”. She dashed up to the attic as soon as she could. When she eventually made it to the top of the stairs, she discovered Peter studying intently at an image.
In The Attic
Christmas Decoration
She exhaled a sigh of relief, knowing that nothing seemed to be amiss and that he was simply seeking her attention. Peter presented the photo to his mother when he discovered she had joined him upstairs. “Look mom, I found something we can use as Christmas decoration!”
Christmas Decoration
Tommy’s Little Secret
Emily’s eyes widened and she nearly fell down the stairwell in amazement when she saw the picture. How could she have gone so long without noticing this? What had Tommy, her husband, been keeping hidden from her? However, some background information is essential to truly understand this scenario…
Tommy’s Little Secret
The Erikson Family
The Eriksons were a five-person family. Emily, Tommy, and their three children are Emily’s family. The young family was close and enjoyed spending time together. They had only recently moved into their new house in Colorado, and things were going swimmingly. Nobody expected it to all fall apart…
The Erikson Family
The Children
Although the Ericksons were a close family, the truth was that none of the three children’s father, Tommy, was biologically connected to them. Emily, on the other hand, owned all three of them. Emily had given birth to twins with her ex-husband Steven and raised them together. That marriage had come to an end two years prior and for good reason.
The Children
A Terrible Divorce
For the family, the divorce had been unpleasant and stressful. The marriage, on the other hand, had been a disaster. Steven was a serial cheater with a highly manipulative demeanor. Emily had been caught in his never-ending web of falsehoods for a long time. However, the truth emerged after a violent fall in her world…
A Terrible Divorce
A Solid Proof
Emily chose to trust Steven despite her suspicions that he was continuously lying to her. When the truth was out, it was all for naught. Emily was given all of the evidence of Steven’s unfaithful behavior by a former coworker and now exposed ex-lover. Even as Emily examined the material, she found it difficult to believe; nonetheless, the proof was unmistakable.
A Solid Proof
A Cheater
Steven had a history of cheating. Emily could no longer trust Steven after learning of his infidelity, and she began to mistrust everything he said. This was to her advantage because she learned he was stealing from their joint account and their children’s trust.
A Cheater
Filing For Divorce
Emily was irritated with Steven with this new revelation. Emily filed for divorce and stated unequivocally that she would never see Steven again. He was lucky she didn’t tell the cops, she explained. Steven, on the other hand, didn’t appear to mind. He didn’t even put up a fight for shared custody. So, what caused the divorce to be so rough?
Filing For Divorce
Difficult Times
The only drawback to Steven’s offer was that he would have to pay child support. It was unjust, he complained. Emily, on the other hand, indicated that as a single parent, she would require the additional funds to properly care for her three children. The courts finally responded after a long and drawn-out dispute.
Difficult Times
A Much Needed Change
Fortunately, Emily prevailed in court. The family, on the other hand, found the time to be challenging and stressful. Emily decided that a change of scenery would help them adjust to life without Steven. The family relocated to the state of Colorado. The first several months in Colorado were challenging for Emily because she wasn’t used to being alone and it was difficult to care for a family on her alone. Tommy came into the picture at this point.
A Much Needed Change
Adult Time
Emily had only been in town for a few months when she discovered she didn’t have much of a social life. She’d spent the previous months assisting her children in adjusting to their new school and lifestyle. She needed some adult time now that she was several miles away from her home.
Adult Time
Meeting Tommy
At a local bar, Emily and Tommy met. Emily had gone out that night, hoping to unwind without having to worry about her children. She adored them, but she was relieved to get some alone time. Emily, on the other hand, was a little worried about spending her first night alone at the pub as a single woman.
Meeting Tommy
Falling In Love
Tommy made a good first impression, and the two got along swimmingly. They were soon spending hours at the bar talking about their lives and goals. Emily was nervous at first, but the more she talked to Tommy, the less concerned she felt. She began to believe that she could see herself falling in love with him. But, would it all be a blunder?
Falling In Love
A Permanent Member
The couple went on their first date shortly after meeting at the bar. The date went well, and they began dating shortly after. The relationship between Emily and Tommy seemed to be progressing at an alarming rate. He was welcomed into the family right away and was considered a more permanent member. Emily, on the other hand, had her reservations…
A Permanent Member
Moving Too Quickly
Emily was concerned that their relationship was moving too quickly, but she was also afraid that expressing her concerns might drive Tommy to withdraw. Emily, on the other hand, found herself in an unusual circumstance. Tommy was already talking about marriage after only a month. Emily was taken aback; marriage was far too important a commitment to jump into, especially since her first marriage had ended in catastrophe.
Moving Too Quickly
She Was Happy
Emily expressed her concerns this time, despite her fears that Tommy might leave. Her darkest worries, however, were not realized. Tommy, on the other hand, made it his mission to persuade her otherwise. Tommy had proven to be a nice man in the months Emily had known him, and Emily knew his children loved him. Was that, however, enough?
She Was Happy
Getting Married
Emily eventually changed her mind, and the two married after three months together. Emily was ecstatic about her new life with Tommy; for the first time in a long time, she appeared to be on the mend. But she couldn’t help but be concerned about the whole situation…
Getting Married
A Strange Behavior
Her new husband was behaving weirdly, which didn’t help matters. He startled her at first by insisting on taking her last name. He claims that it will be simpler for him to make the shift than it will be for her and the children. Emily couldn’t ignore the nagging feeling that she didn’t know much about Tommy as the weeks passed…
A Strange Behavior
Secretive About His Past
Before meeting her, he never talked anything about himself and instead avoided all of her questions. He was an only child who was orphaned shortly after starting college, according to his story. He stated he was still unmarried after a brief relationship in college, and that he, like her, had recently relocated to Colorado. This was why she hadn’t questioned their wedding’s lack of friends and family. But now it all felt a little odd.
Secretive About His Past
Full Of Doubts
Emily could feel her trust in Tommy eroding, perhaps because of her experience of being repeatedly misled by Steven. He seemed far too at ease in their family environment for her to believe he was an only child without a family or had no prior experience with them. The misgivings grew stronger.
Full Of Doubts
Worrying A Lot
Emily, on the other hand, was able to rationalize whatever worry she had or found herself wanting to maintain the happy life she had made for herself and her children in Colorado. But how much longer could she keep her suspicions hidden? She was well aware that it would finally consume her.
Worrying A Lot
Preparing For The Holidays
Emily had gotten into the habit of hiding her anxieties deep down after the couple had been happily married for 9 months. It was the Christmas season, and the entire town was gearing up for the festivities. Emily’s life was about to be turned upside down by a revelation that would shock her world…
Preparing For The Holidays
Meeting Tommy’s Family
For the first time since their parents’ divorce, the family was overjoyed to be celebrating a joyous Christmas. Emily understood how important the holidays were to her children and wanted Tommy to feel included. She reasoned that this would be the ideal time to meet Tommy’s extended family, but would it be a success or a disaster?
Meeting Tommy’s Family
Making Plans
It was an opportunity for both of their families to bond, as well as for Emily to put her misgivings to rest. Emily decided to host Tommy’s large family for Christmas dinner. Emily informed Tommy of her plans once they were ready, but his reaction was not what she had anticipated…
Making Plans
He Was Against It
Emily had no idea how Tommy would react, but she had not anticipated his being so opposed to the notion. When she mentioned her plan, he promptly dismissed it, indicating that he had no intention of considering it. He seemed much more enraged at Emily. As she tried to get him to calm down, his rage grew.
He Was Against It
She Was Confused
Emily had no idea how Tommy would react, but she had not anticipated his being so opposed to the notion. When she mentioned her plan, he promptly dismissed it, indicating that he had no intention of considering it. He seemed much more enraged at Emily. As she tried to get him to calm down, his anger grew.
She Was Confused
Explaining Himself
Emily was inconsolably upset. Her eyes welled up with tears as she glanced at Tommy, perplexed. Tommy finally took a step back and calmed his emotions after realizing what his fury was doing to Emily. Tommy apologized, explaining that his prior family situation was a difficult subject for him to discuss and that he was only in contact with them now.
Explaining Himself
The Life He Had Left Behind
He acknowledged his dissatisfaction with that period of his life and stated that he was simply not ready to reunite with the family who had brought up so many negative emotions for him. Tommy claims that meeting and falling in love with Emily and the kids gave him the chance to start over, and he would rather concentrate on that. But Tommy’s surprising revelation didn’t end there…
The Life He Had Left Behind
He Dislikes Christmas
Tommy had one more thing to confess. Emily had not expected that, even less so than the news of his alienated family. Tommy stated that he didn’t particularly enjoy Christmas and that it was not a holiday he looked forward to, but he had been hesitant to do so because of Emily’s enthusiasm for the occasion.
He Dislikes Christmas
Bad Memories
Tommy felt it was essential to inform Emily ahead of time because she had prepared something so elaborate and terrifying. The holiday triggered painful emotions and reminded him of a period in his life he didn’t want to return. But it was also something he didn’t particularly want to discuss…
Bad Memories
He Changed His Mind
Emily was taken aback by their encounter. Both bombshells caught her off guard, and she was left pondering her next course of action. However, no matter how thoroughly Emily considered Tommy’s statements, she couldn’t shake the nagging notion that she could persuade him to change his decision.
He Changed His Mind
Bringing Back The Holiday Spirit
Emily was confident that she knew what was best for Tommy and that, with the appropriate work and planning, she could restore Tommy’s Christmas spirit. Emily hoped that if her scheme worked, she would be able to persuade Tommy to reunite with his family. However, how well would this work?
Bringing Back The Holiday Spirit
Decorating
Emily was relieved to have some direction once more. She devised a strategy that will be implemented in a few days. When Tommy left for work, Emily planned to spend the day decorating the entire house with Christmas ornaments. She was confident it would bring much-needed holiday cheer, but would it?
Decorating
An Obstacle
With each passing day, Emily grew more ecstatic. She decided to tell the kids about her intentions since she thought it would be a fun way for them to bond over the holidays. Emily’s strategy, on the other hand, ran into its first snag. Locating the ornaments. The trouble was that the last location Emily saw them was the absolute last place she wanted to be.
An Obstacle
Her Ex-husband
Emily and the kids treasured some of their family’s Christmas vintage ornaments. Emily wanted the kids to be able to utilize the decorations again, but unfortunately, her ex-husband was the last person to see and handle them. Fortunately, Emily found the decorations in a more convenient location than she had anticipated…
Her Ex Husband
The Box In The Attic
Emily was taken aback when her children signaled for her after hours of seeking. They were all in the attic, and behind them were boxes full of Christmas decorations, tucked in a corner and concealed behind Tommy’s box of luggage, which he had brought with him but hardly touched.
The Box In The Attic
Peter’s Task
Emily was ecstatic to hear the news. Knowing she didn’t have to contact her ex or buy new decorations took some of the pressure off her shoulders. She charged her youngest, Peter, with carrying the boxes of decorations down from the attic, wanting him to be as much a part of the event as his older brothers.
Peter’s Task
Opening The Boxes
Peter, on the other hand, was unsure which boxes contained the decorations and which belonged to Tommy. A rapid decision was taken by the young boy. He’d open all the boxes and take a cursory check to see which one was for Tommy and which had the decoration before, but what he found startled him…
Opening The Boxes
Looking Through The Boxes
Peter was swift, moving through the boxes with the passion that only a child could have. He checked each and every box till he came across something in one of Tommy’s boxes. A vintage Christmas card. It even has a picture of Tommy on it. But not by themselves.
Looking Through The Boxes
There Was A Christmas Card
Peter couldn’t believe what he was seeing; this was the most amazing thing he had ever seen! Peter dashed downstairs with the card in hand, beaming from ear to ear as he walked into his mother’s living room. “Mommy, Mommy! Tommy does like Christmas, look!” he exclaimed as he handed Emily the card, but Emily was in for a bigger surprise…
There Was A Christmas Card
Showing The Picture
Emily was taken aback when she looked up to see Peter gleefully handing her a piece of paper. It was a card, after all. However, that was merely the beginning of the discovery. A photograph of Tommy and his young family was included in the card. Tommy was spotted with what appeared to be his wife and children!
Showing The Picture
Emily Was Shocked
Emily was certainly shocked. When Tommy met her, he told them he had been unmarried for years and that he had no plans to start a family before marrying her. When she examined the card more closely, she realized Tommy had been lying to her all along.
Emily Was Shocked
An Undeniable Proof
Emily tried to think of other possibilities, but the evidence was overwhelming. Not only was the card from a previous Christmas, but she also noted Tommy was wearing a wedding ring. Was he still married? Was he married less than a year ago? What was the truth, exactly?
An Undeniable Proof
She Couldn’t Believe It
Emily’s mind was racing from the secret she had unintentionally revealed. It seems as if history would repeat itself once more. She shook and dialed Tommy’s number, desperate for him to calm her fears, but he didn’t answer. Emily would have to wait till he returned home to obtain any answers.
She Couldn’t Believe It
She Felt Anger
And, indeed, she did. Emily felt like she had more time to ponder after a few hours of waiting, and this time made her more confused and angrier. Was she even sure of Tommy’s true identity? What happened in his former marriage that he now had to keep entirely hidden? Emily had had enough.
She Felt Anger
Confronting Him
Emily had made up her mind to face him a few hours before. Tommy arrives, and he enters the house as he normally does after his shift, but this time was different. Emily appeared before he had even had a chance to settle in. She demanded to know the truth, flinging the card in his face…
Confronting Him
He Was Frozen In Shock
Tommy looked at Emily for a while, puzzled, before looking at the piece of paper she had thrown at him. When he realized what he had in his hands, he went white and began to stutter. He attempts to come up with an excuse as quickly as possible, but he realizes there is no way out. He’d been caught.
He Was Frozen In Shock
The Truth Uncovered
He only cursed under his breath, wishing he had gotten rid of the photo while he could. He sighed, knowing he’d have to confess. He started to explain himself. He was still married last Christmas, Emily was correct. However, it was not a joyful union. When he and his ex-wife Dani called it quits, they had been experiencing troubles for years.
The Truth Uncovered
A Terrible Marriage
Tommy revealed that he had finally mustered the courage to end their troubled marriage shortly after the photograph was shot, but that was only the beginning of his woes. Dani was enraged by Tommy’s behavior and planned to punish him by obtaining full custody and ensuring that he would never see his children again…
A Terrible Marriage
Her Revenge
Worse, Tommy realized with the help of her lawyers that he had little chance of winning the custody case. As a result, Tommy devised an extreme scheme. He planned to vanish so that he wouldn’t have to pay child support. Tommy, on the other hand, was not finished with the discoveries.
Her Revenge
His Drastic Measures
Tommy acknowledged that he had moved across the country a week after making the decision and had not returned. He even had a friend relocate him so that his location could not be traced. He wanted to keep as much information from Dani as possible, so he devised a plan that involved marrying someone else as soon as possible.
His Drastic Measures
She Felt Used
Emily entered the picture at this point. Tommy made a point of putting all into the relationship, and it paid off. Emily fell over herself in love with him and married him shortly after. Emily was stunned as she heard. This also explained Tommy’s insistence on taking Emily’s surname. Emily felt used.
She Felt Used
She Was Hurt
The news hit Emily like a ton of bricks. Emily felt like her entire marriage to Tommy had been a deception, just like it had been with her ex-husband. Even while he claimed to love her deeply, Emily couldn’t help but see right through his words. Tommy’s actions were unjust to her, her children, and his former family. The next day, she phoned her lawyer.
She Was Hurt
Filing For Divorce Right Away
Emily moved rapidly, having learned a lot from her previous relationship with her ex. Tommy was ejected from the residence, and she filed for divorce shortly after. A straightforward divorce in which he is not required to pay child support and she retains full custody of her children. Tommy is forced to accept the divorce because he has no way of contesting it. There was, however, something else…
Filing For Divorce Right Away
Looking For Dani
Emily’s lawyer also made certain that Tommy’s ex-wife Dani was told of all that had happened and given legal assistance so that she could begin her case against Tommy and collect the money she was entitled. Dani had a talk with Emily as well, and she portrayed a totally different picture of Tommy than Emily was used to seeing.
Looking For Dani
Dani’s Side
Listening to Dani’s perspective of the story just confirmed what Emily had already thought. She and her lawyer had done the proper thing by proceeding with the divorce and informing Dani of the circumstances. She would finally receive what she was due. Emily’s lawyer would take care of it, and she could get on with her life.
Dani’s Side
The Truth
Dani stated, with court paperwork to back her up, that she had not requested full custody of the children, but Tommy had refused to have anything to do with them. Tommy, like Emily’s spouse, had been a chronic cheater, which had led to their divorce. Emily could understand and be relieved to be able to put Tommy behind her. However, something more emerged from the bizarre encounter…
The Truth
They Became Friends
Because Emily and Dani had similar experiences, they found it simpler to lean on each other. The two became fast friends and established a new Christmas custom in which their families celebrated the holiday together. Their tale demonstrates that even the most dreadful events can result in meaningful ties!
David also experienced heartbreak with a similar experience…
They Became Friends
David’s Surprise
“It’s crazy! How could she ever do this to me? What did I do wrong to deserve this?” was all that was in David’s mind. When he received a new picture that his wife Sara had just sent him, he couldn’t believe his eyes. She had just sent him a snapshot of herself in a new attire, which she mistook for a typical photo. But it turned out to be a tremendous blunder because his companion David reacted to the photo much more positively than she had anticipated… He was enraged when he noticed a minor but crucial fact! Everything would alter in their lives…
Man Immediately Files For Divorce After Seeing This Picture
Texting Sara
At the motel, David hung up the phone. He couldn’t believe what they’d just said to him. Sara had been lying to him for the past couple of months, he had no doubt. But what had she been concealing from him? He decides to send her a message…
Texting Sara
A Picture
He doesn’t want her to figure out what he knows, so he sends her a message that seems as natural as possible. “Hey sweety, what are you up to?” he asks. ”. He receives a response after a few minutes. “Not much, just working.” David is very aware that she is lying, but how can he prove it? Perhaps with a photo…
A Picture
His Suspicions Were Confirmed
“I miss you, babe, could you maybe send me a picture?” David sends a text message. He gets what he asked for 15 minutes later. There is no doubt in David’s mind after attentively scrutinizing the photos… But what did David discover in these photos that might disturb him so much? A little backstory is required to adequately comprehend this…
His Suspicions Were Confirmed
Sara & David
Sara and David are a young couple from Los Angeles. They’ve been dating for about three years, and they’ve been married for two of those years. At first sight, they appear to be a typical happy family, but they have a long and interesting background that would cause most people to raise an eyebrow…
Sara & David
A Former Playboy Bunny
Sara’s previous occupation is largely responsible for this history. She used to work as a playboy bunny at the notorious LA Playboy mansion when she was younger. Many people will have unfavorable preconceptions about Sara’s employment, but she genuinely enjoyed it, and she didn’t leave because she wanted to.
A Former Playboy Bunny
Terrible In School
Sara had never wanted to be a Playboy bunny. Sara had high educational aspirations when she was younger, but she quickly realized that she wasn’t cut out for it. Sara wasn’t really bright at school and didn’t particularly enjoy it. She didn’t have many friends, either, but one group, in particular, was really interested in her…
Terrible In School
Being Attractive
And it’s the same for the lads in school. Sara is a stunning young lady, and the boys couldn’t take their gaze away from her. They would go to great lengths for her, and Sara learned to take advantage of this. She relished the attention, to the point where she was nearly addicted to it. It made her feel a specific way that she couldn’t get from anything else…
Being Attractive
Guys Lost Interest
The attention Sara has been getting seemed to diminish a little as she grew older. Sara was left behind as a lot of guys engaged in relationships or redirected their affections elsewhere. She was now in a difficult situation since she needed to start taking control of her own life, which she couldn’t do because she had any special skills. She chose to rely on what she already knew.
Guys Lost Interest
Relying On Her Looks
And it was relying on her good looks to get what she desired, which was money in this case. Sara had dropped out of school since finishing seemed nearly unattainable to her, and she wanted money to show her parents that she would be alright in life. Her alternatives, however, were severely constrained at the moment…
Relying On Her Looks
Trying To Be A Model
She began to look for a job as a model. She applied to as many modeling gigs as she could find, but to her surprise, she was rejected a lot and only had low-paying gigs intermittently over the next few months. However, most of these jobs were photoshoots with a certain kind of “flair” to them…
Trying To Be A Model
Risque Work
Sara had no qualms about being photographed this way, and she seemed to love it. She did observe, though, that there was not enough money in it to maintain herself right now. Sara was debating whether or not to delve farther into this world, and she was considering doing some “video work” when another option offered itself…
Risque Work
Working At The Playboy Mansion
Another model had advised Sara that if she needed a solid income and employment, she could consider working at the nearby Playboy mansion. They were always on the lookout for gorgeous girls to join their team, and the model thought Sara would fit right in.
Working At The Playboy Mansion
Full Of Doubts
Sara was first uninterested in the idea of working at the Playboy house. Of course, the location had a negative connotation and a reputation for being unwelcoming to women. Sara was also aware that performing something like that for a living would be frowned upon by her parents. But, frankly, did she have a choice?
Full Of Doubts
Trying It Out
After much thought, Sara had decided that the very least she could do was go there for an interview and have a clearer sense of what she would be getting herself into. She had a lot of wild ideas about what happened in the Playboy mansion, but she had no idea what a job there would entail…
Trying It Out
Laura’s husband made it clear that he intended to leave her for an unexpected reason. Laura, on the other hand, was totally unprepared. Her husband’s declaration that he was leaving her was heartbreaking.
Leaving His Family
What made matters worse was that she was about to give her husband some shocking news when he abandoned her before she could even tell him. But don’t be alarmed! Despite the fact that her spouse abandoned her at her most happy, she was able to obtain payback.
Leaving His Family
Happily Married
Laura’s marriage was never miserable; she was comfortable, and she thought her husband was as well. When she returned home one day to find a handwritten message from her husband, Jack, it all came tumbling down on her.
Happily Married
The Letter
He decided to leave her a note stating that he was leaving her for her sister and that the best thing he could do in this situation was to send her a letter and disappear from her life.
The Letter
A Massive Curveball
He had no clue what would happen to him if he hadn’t written the letter and abandoned Laura. She threw him a huge curveball, something he never expected from her. What would she have said if she had been present?
A Massive Curveball
The Heartbreaking Letter
As she sat down to read the letter her husband had written for her, her heart was aching, and she didn’t know what to do. All she could think of was how many falsehoods he’d kept buried during their seven-year marriage.
The Heartbreaking Letter
She Felt Awful
It was natural for her to be upset; anyone in her circumstances would. It was his hubby who had to go! She expected to spend the rest of her life with this one person. She was completely off the mark.
She Felt Awful
Goodbye Forever
As predicted, she was having difficulties digesting all of the information she was attempting to read through her wet eyes. The most peculiar aspect of the letter was that it was addressed to ‘Dear Wife,’ but then went on to state that he was leaving her for her sister.
Goodbye Forever
Face-To-Face
Didn’t he believe he was obliged to inform her about this face to face? These kinds of issues should be properly and individually explored. Everything cannot be said and done in a letter.
Face To Face
Drastic Ending
As predicted, her watering eyes made it difficult for her to understand what she was attempting to read. The letter’s weirdest feature was that it was addressed to his wife, “Dear Wife,” yet went on to imply that she will be replaced with her sister. He assumed he was required to speak with her face to face about this.
Drastic Ending
Cloud Nine
Laura was excited to tell her husband the wonderful, life-altering news she had just learned. She felt like she was flying on a cloud after hearing the finest news she had ever heard.
Cloud Nine
Joy Turned Into Tears
Sadly, as she went inside her house, this feeling vanished. When she came home, ecstatic with the news she had received, she had no idea what was in store for her.
Joy Turned Into Tears
A Hard Confession To Hear
When Laura returned home, she realized she had more important issues to take care of even though she was excited to tell her husband about her adventurous day. She was oblivious to what was going to occur to her.
A Hard Confession To Hear
She Wants Everyone To Know
This unanticipated turn of events not only dampened her spirits but also left her doubting the accuracy of the facts she had just learned. She didn’t want to tell anyone just yet, but she did want her husband and the rest of the world to know.
She Wants Everyone To Know
Her Own Sister
Even while Jack’s decision to abandon Laura for her sister was bad in and of itself, it only made matters worse. Jack tried to convince Laura that he was a decent man and had been her devoted and loving husband all along, but this was untrue.
Her Own Sister
Putting The Blame On Her
Laura was aware that it wasn’t her fault, but he was still trying to place the blame on her. He was trying to defend what he had done to Laure by blaming her for everything that had gone wrong in their relationship.
Putting The Blame On Her