The Widow's Reckoning

7.

I couldn't believe that my husband was that kind of person.

That night, memories flooded my mind of all the times we had shared together.

We had known each other since we were 15 years old, so it had been 14 years.

Back in high school, we were both top students, but I had to work my butt off to get there. Howard, on the other hand, was a natural.

My parents divorced when I was very young. It wasn't easy for my mother to take care of me alone. Growing up, I learned the value of hard work and the importance of not squandering the money that my mother worked tirelessly to earn.

I dedicated all my time to studying, so I excelled academically.

However, my husband had a different upbringing. He came from a privileged family, had many interests and talents, and was also exceptionally good-looking. He was the most popular boy in school.

Despite engaging in many activities, he still managed to excel in his studies.