it was time to stand up for herself. Alexa confronted Duncan’s family at the party, declaring she was done pretending. She demanded they leave her home and told Duncan he failed her. Without a dramatic exit, she simply walked out, leaving behind her toxic in-laws and her husband. The next day at work, the tension was palpable, but Steven, who had always respected Alexa, made a bold move. He appointed her head of the finance department,
a position she had earned years ago but was denied because of her in-laws. Duncan begged for her to return, but Alexa had already made up her mind. She never looked back. She had gained her self-respect and freedom, leaving behind the toxic people who never valued her.