The Marriage That Broke Me

After three years of marriage, the male protagonist Ethan single-handedly covered all household expenses. His wife Claire earned a substantial monthly salary but consistently allocated all her income to support her family of origin and her younger brother, never contributing anything to their own family. Confronted with his wife's selfishness and indifference, coupled with the relentless demands and exploitation from her family background, Ethan's frustration accumulated until he reached a breaking point. He meticulously planned to leave, gathered all evidence, and calmly challenged the unjust distribution of assets. What had once been a passionate marriage had become nothing more than a scheme of mutual exploitation. Ethan resolutely ended this ill-fated relationship, reclaimed his rightful share through legal means, escaped the abyss of hardship, and ultimately bid farewell to his troubled past to embrace a new life filled with freedom.