When the narrator was 67, her husband’s hurtful comments that no one could put up with her “horrible face” destroyed her confidence.
She was deeply saddened to learn that his love had diminished and that he believed their age would allow him to treat her badly. She made the decision to get retribution, pretending to be the ideal wife while surreptitiously obtaining proof of his adultery.
She told his employer, who fired him, after she showed their kids the evidence.
She took complete control of their house, filed for divorce, and frozen their joint funds.
Martin had nothing since he couldn’t get well. The narrator became stronger, rediscovered her value, and continued living her life.
When the narrator was 67, her husband’s hurtful comments that no one could put up with her “horrible face” destroyed her confidence.
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