He left.
That night, I walked upstairs and opened my closet.
For the first time in two days, I could choose what to wear.
But I still didn’t know what I would eventually choose for my marriage.
## PART 5 — MONEY COULD BE REPAID, BUT WHAT ABOUT TRUST?
On Monday, Nick transferred $330 into my account.
The transaction description read:
*Clothes. Paid in full.*
I stared at those words.
Financially, the missing clothing had been reimbursed.
Emotionally, nothing felt complete.
I still opened the closet some mornings just to confirm my belongings were there.
I knew the green dress was hanging where it belonged.
But I checked anyway.
Nick sold his golf clubs and gaming console for $760.
After reimbursing me, he used the remainder toward his hidden credit card.
He also sent me statements, appointment confirmations for counseling, and information about his other financial accounts.
For several days, his messages were careful.
