Tyler’s mother had disliked Stacey from the beginning, and when she learned they were married and expecting a child, Tyler was kicked out of the house. Struggling to make ends meet, Stacey and Tyler finally found jobs as software developers, which stabilized their situation.
But three months later, Tyler was fired after an argument with his boss, while Stacey was promoted and asked to relocate to Texas. When she shared the news, Tyler lashed out, accusing her of caring only about her promotion. Despite the tension, Stacey left for Texas, hoping Tyler would look after their daughter, Mary.
A week later, Stacey returned to find Tyler drunk and the house in chaos. After a heated argument, Stacey left with Mary, moving to Texas for good. Over time, Tyler realized his mistake and went to apologize, but Stacey had already met someone new—Mark, a widower whose son attended the same school as Mary.
They fell in love, but their story took a tragic turn when Mark was killed by business rivals. Devastated, Stacey found support from Tyler, who, unaware of her feelings for Mark, helped her heal from the loss.
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