Inside the suitcase were photographs, letters, and mementos. There were pictures of my fiancé with another woman, their faces close and intimate. The letters detailed their relationship, their plans, and even mentioned me as an obstacle to their happiness.
“What on earth is this?” I whispered to myself, flipping through the photographs. My hands shook as I read the letters. Each word felt like a dagger to my heart.
As I sat there, stunned, my phone rang. It was an unknown number. I answered, my voice shaky.
“Hello?”
“Hi, is this Jenny?” a woman asked.
“Yes, who is this?” I replied.
“My name is Claire. I’m the woman in the photos. I left the suitcase on your doorstep.”
“Why? Why would you do that?” I asked, my voice breaking.
“I discovered the truth about you and your fiancé recently,” she explained. “He’s been lying to both of us. I tried to reach you before, but this was the only way I could think of.”
I was silent, processing her words. Claire continued, “I’m so sorry you had to find out this way. I thought you deserved to know the truth.”
“How long have you known?” I finally asked.
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