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Shirley\u2019s life falls apart when she sees her husband, Brody, with another woman at work. After he threatens to divorce her and take everything, Shirley finds herself homeless and heartbroken. But then, someone enters her life and changes everything.\n\n\n\n
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Shirley watched in disbelief as her husband, Brody, openly flirted with his secretary, Lila, in their office. Her hands trembled, dropping the spoons in her hand to the floor, yet they seemed not to notice her at all.\n\n\n\n
\u201cBrody, what\u2019s going on here?\u201d Shirley confronted them, her voice cutting through the silence of the office.\n\n\n\n
Brody feigned innocence, \u201cWhat\u2019s your problem, Shirley? We\u2019re just discussing work.\u201d\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is how you discuss work?\u201d Shirley\u2019s voice was laced with anger. \u201cBy putting your hands up her skirt? In front of everyone?\u201d\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
\u201cDon\u2019t make a scene,\u201d Brody warned, but Shirley was resolute.\n\n\n\n
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\u201cWe need to talk. In private. Now!\u201d she demanded.\n\n\n\n
Brody\u2019s anger flared. \u201cYou don\u2019t get to order me around. I\u2019m filing for divorce today. I\u2019ll take the house.\u201d\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t take my house. It was my parents\u2019. You have no right!\u201d\n\n\n\n
Brody smirked. \u201cDon\u2019t forget you\u2019re married to a lawyer. Just watch me. I\u2019ll move Lila in, and we\u2019ll celebrate on every surface in every single room.\u201d\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
Shocked and hurt, Shirley could barely respond as Brody pushed his wedding ring into the cake she had brought to share with him.\n\n\n\n
\u201cMaybe you can pawn this for a dog house,\u201d he sneered, leaving with Lila.\n\n\n\n
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Shirley was left in a daze, surrounded by whispers of pity. Later, alone in a cheap hotel room, she couldn\u2019t help but cry as she thought about her and Brody\u2019s relationship.\n\n\n\n
How had the man she vowed to spend her life with transformed into this stranger? Had she really let herself go? Was it her fault that Brody had turned to Lila?\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
Overwhelmed with emotions, she punched a pillow, hoping to free herself of some anger and pain, when a knock at her door interrupted her. Expecting it to be a staff member, she opened the door and was surprised to find a strange man.\n\n\n\n
\u201cI heard\u2026 I thought I heard a cry for help,\u201d he stammered.\n\n\n\n
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\u201cWell, you heard wrong. Unless you can help me keep my house from the husband who\u2019s divorcing me, go away,\u201d she snapped, her voice brittle.\n\n\n\n
The man\u2019s eyebrows rose, taken aback by her sharpness. Then, he looked at her from head to toe and said, \u201cI can\u2019t help with that. But now, I can see why he\u2019s divorcing you.\u201d With that, he turned on his heel and walked away.\n\n\n\n
Fueled by anger, Shirley followed him to his room, refusing to let his comment slide. \u201cWhat did you say to me?\u201d she demanded, blocking his door from closing.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
The man tried to clarify, \u201cI was concerned about the noise.\u201d\n\n\n\n
\u201cI clearly know what you meant!\u201d she retorted. \u201cI may not look perfect, but that doesn\u2019t give you the right to judge me.\u201d\n\n\n\n
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The man softly agreed, showing a hint of regret, \u201cYou\u2019re right. You don\u2019t deserve that.\u201d\n\n\n\n
Shirley was momentarily stunned, the fight draining out of her as his words registered. But before she could process or respond, he quickly stepped back, shutting the door in her face with a firmness that allowed no room for further conversation.\n\n\n\n
\u201cWait! I was still yelling at you!\u201d she shouted, kicking the door, only to injure her foot.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
The next day, she limped into her office, her mind still racing with the stranger\u2019s thoughts. Suddenly, she recalled something: Mr. Williams will be here today!\n\n\n\n
\u201cGreat, just what I need when I\u2019m already a mess, a new boss,\u201d she muttered, sitting.\n\n\n\n
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\n\u201cWell, your new boss is already here,\u201d came a voice behind her, startlingly familiar and not at all welcome. \u201cYou must be my kind and helpful secretary, Shirley.\u201d\n\n\n\n\n
Shirley froze, then slowly turned in her chair, only to realize the stranger she had yelled at, the man she had thought she would never see again, was Mr. Williams, her new boss!\n\n\n\n
She was flustered, facing Mr. Williams after their hotel altercation. \u201cI\u2019m sorry about last night,\u201d she began, but Mr. Williams wasn\u2019t interested in her apologies.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour behavior was unacceptable. I expect better from my employees,\u201d he said, cutting her off. \u201cI need the case file for Richardson vs. Richardson. Now,\u201d he ordered and marched to his office.\n\n\n\n
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Embarrassed, Shirley accepted his rebuke and turned to her task, searching for the Richardson case file amidst a disorganized mess. In her haste, her hands brushed against a stack of folders, scattering them across the floor, drawing Mr. Williams\u2019s critical eye again.\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s taking so long? I asked you to bring me the case file, not scatter it across the floor,\u201d he said, approaching her.\n\n\n\n
\u201cI-I have it here,\u201d Shirley replied, handing over the file, her cheeks burning with embarrassment.\n\n\n\n
Mr. Williams took the file, his gaze sweeping over the disaster area that was once an orderly corner of the office.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is quite the mess. It seems tidiness isn\u2019t your strong suit,\u201d he remarked dryly.\n\n\n\n
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Before she could reply, he turned and left, leaving her to clean up. But Shirley\u2019s problems were far from over.\n\n\n\n
As she cleaned the mess, Brody and Lila appeared, their laughter adding to her humiliation. This was the last straw for Shirley. She was done with men ridiculing and belittling her all the time!\n\n\n\n
Storming into Mr. Williams\u2019s office, she declared, \u201cI\u2019m not your secretary anymore. I resign.\u201d\n\n\n\n
Mr. Williams, unfazed, refused to accept her resignation. \u201cGet back to work on the Richardson case, Shirley.\u201d\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo. I\u2019m leaving, so sign my resignation,\u201d Shirley insisted, her voice firm.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI won\u2019t sign this,\u201d Mr. Williams replied, crumpling her resignation letter and tossing it out the window.\n\n\n\n
Frustrated and emotional, Shirley sat at his desk and penned another resignation, her words fueled by the pain of betrayal and injustice. \u201cLook, I just can\u2019t take it anymore,\u201d she broke down before she could finish writing. \u201cWhat is it with men like you\u2026 that makes you think you can control my life?\u201d\n\n\n\n
Mr. Williams\u2019s demeanor softened as he listened. \u201cI\u2019m not refusing to accept your resignation because I want to bully you,\u201d he explained as he rose and took the seat beside her.\n\n\n\n
\u201cJust let me go,\u201d she pleaded, looking up at him. \u201cI can\u2019t\u2014\u201d\n\n\n\n
Shirley broke off when Mr. Williams took out a handkerchief and gently dabbed at her tears.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
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\n\u201cI can\u2019t let you go because I like you, Shirley,\u201d Mr. Williams revealed, his sincerity catching Shirley by surprise.\n\n\n\n\n
\u201cBut you don\u2019t even know me, Mr. Williams,\u201d she countered, puzzled by his sentiment after their rocky start.\n\n\n\n
\u201cNathan, call me Nathan. And yes, I might not know you fully, but I admire your spirit and strength,\u201d Nathan explained, trying to bridge the gap between them.\n\n\n\n
Shirley was torn, Brody\u2019s past words haunting her, making her doubt Nathan\u2019s intentions. Be grateful that I love you, Shirley, because nobody else ever could. You\u2019re nothing but a tool to be used.\n\n\n\nShirley didn\u2019t know how to process everything that had happened in the last few days and left Nathan\u2019s office abruptly.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
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The next day, she arrived at work and was surprised when Nathan approached her desk with two coffees in hand, offering one to her with a smile that seemed genuinely aimed at brightening her day.\n\n\n\n
But Nathan\u2019s small act of bringing Shirley coffee was overshadowed by Brody and Lila\u2019s brazen display of affection as they arrived at work.\n\n\n\n
\u201cExcuse me, I need to step out,\u201d Shirley said abruptly, fleeing to the bathroom for solace.\n\n\n\n
Nathan, puzzled by Shirley\u2019s reaction, approached another secretary watching Brody and Lila with disdain, and it was then he learned Brody was Shirley\u2019s husband.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe\u2019s flaunting their affair right in front of his wife,\u201d the secretary explained.\n\n\n\n
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Nathan was shocked. He wanted to march after Brody and deck him, but he wouldn\u2019t cross the lines of human decency.\n\n\n\n
Later that day, Shirley entered Nathan\u2019s office with a stack of files for the Richardson case. As she placed the documents on his desk, she turned to leave, only to be stopped by Nathan\u2019s voice.\n\n\n\n
\u201cShirley, could you stay for a moment? I need help to organize these arguments for the case.\u201d\n\n\n\n
Shirley paused, then slowly turned back, a curious look on her face. \u201cSure, I can help. What do you need exactly?\u201d\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
Nathan smiled. \u201cI\u2019m trying to frame our argument more compellingly. I thought you could give me a fresh perspective.\u201d\n\n\n\n
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As Nathan and Shirley worked closely together on the case, the tension between them gradually transformed into a mutual understanding and respect. Their conversations flowed easily, and Shirley was surprised to discover Nathan\u2019s love for jazz.\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou\u2019re into jazz?\u201d Shirley asked, intrigued.\n\n\n\n
\u201cYeah, there\u2019s a lot about me you don\u2019t know. Jazz is just the beginning,\u201d Nathan replied, sharing a smile.\n\n\n\n
Their connection deepened over time, and Shirley found herself increasingly drawn to Nathan. However, she remained cautious, mindful of her recent heartbreak.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
One evening, Nathan visited Shirley\u2019s hotel room, seeking her help with a crucial argument for their case. \u201cI need your help to convey my feelings more effectively in the opening speech,\u201d Nathan admitted, looking earnestly into Shirley\u2019s eyes.\n\n\n\n
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Shirley felt disappointed, fearing she was just another tool for Nathan\u2019s professional needs. Yet, she agreed to help, hiding her hurt feelings.\n\n\n\n
As they worked closely, an accidental touch sparked an unexpected moment of intimacy between them.\n\n\n\n
\u201cChocolate,\u201d he whispered, noticing a smudge on her lip, his touch sending a wave of warmth through Shirley.\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou\u2019re here for the speech, right?\u201d Shirley asked, trying to maintain focus.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo, Shirley. I\u2019m here for you,\u201d Nathan confessed, his voice filled with emotion. \u201cI can\u2019t stop thinking about you despite your situation.\u201d\n\n\n\n
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Shirley was taken aback, her defenses crumbling as Nathan expressed his genuine feelings. Just as they were about to share a tender moment, a knock at the door abruptly interrupted them.\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat do you want, Brody?\u201d Shirley demanded, finding her drunk husband at the door.\n\n\n\n
\u201cPlease, Shirley. I just\u2026 I need comfort,\u201d he whined, reaching for her in a clumsy attempt at affection. \u201cI\u2019ve missed you so much, baby. Williams fired me.\u201d\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
\u201cDon\u2019t. Touch. Me,\u201d she hissed, trying to push him away, but Brody was persistent, backing her against the wall in a move that was both desperate and aggressive. Thankfully, Nathan intervened, \u201cWhat\u2019s going on?\u201d\n\n\n\n
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Brody\u2019s eyes widened, and he stepped away from Shirley.\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s he doing here?\u201d Brody demanded angrily.\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s none of your business!\u201d Nathan snapped. \u201cGet away from her!\u201d\n\n\n\n
\u201cI own her heart,\u201d Brody shot back with a smirk. \u201cWe\u2019ve been married for\u2026 ten years, or seven, a long time either way, and she still loves me. She calls me, begging me to come back to her every day!\u201d\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not true!\u201d Shirley protested, but Nathan had already walked away. Brody grabbed her once again, but Shirley shoved him away, threatening to file harassment charges against him.\n\n\n\n
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She ran outside, the snow falling around her, and saw Nathan get into his car. \u201cCan we just go back inside and talk, Nathan?\u201d she asked, tapping on his window. \u201cPlease?\u201d\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo.\u201d Nathan hung his head. \u201cI should\u2019ve known that this, you and me, was too good to be true.\u201d\n\n\n\n
Shirley\u2019s frustration erupted, \u201cHow dare you believe his stupid lie about me begging him to come back? You can\u2019t expect me to fight for you if you don\u2019t do the same for me. Say something!\u201d\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
Nathan was quiet for a moment, then he stepped out of the car and faced her. \u201cI wish I\u2019d met you seven years ago and protected you from all the bad you had to suffer alone.\u201d\n\n\n\n
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Shirley\u2019s breath stopped when Nathan came close and cupped her face. His warm hands made her shiver.\n\n\n\n
Nathan looked into her eyes and said, \u201cI\u2026I want to make you happy.\u201d\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou already do,\u201d Shirley answered.\n\n\n\n
When they kissed, it felt like the start of something new and full of passion.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor illustration purposes only | Source: YouTube\/DramatizeMe\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ll also sue Brody. He won\u2019t get away with what he\u2019s done to you,\u201d Nathan said.\n\n\n\n
For the first time, Shirley believed things could get better after Brody\u2019s harm. And she knew Nathan was her true love.\n\n\n\n
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