When Ruth arrived at her in-laws’ house, she sensed something was off. With Bryce stuck at work, she decided to surprise her mother-in-law, Sharon, with cookies. However, the house was eerily quiet, and no lights were on. After letting herself in, Ruth found Sharon locked in the attic, looking worn and scared.
“Frank… locked me in here,” Sharon whispered, revealing that he had reacted furiously after she reorganized his workshop. “He said if I loved ‘messing with his stuff’ so much, I could spend time up here too.” Ruth was shocked, realizing this was not just anger; it was abuse.
“We’re leaving,” Ruth insisted, urging Sharon to stand up for herself. After some hesitation, Sharon agreed. As they drove away, Ruth reassured her, “You don’t have to face it alone.”
Later, Frank demanded Sharon return. But she declared, “I’m done being treated like a child.” This marked the start of Sharon’s new life, as she filed for divorce and embraced her independence, finally free from Frank’s control.
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