Matthew filed for divorce from Anne when she couldn’t give him a son, but continued living in their house. After meeting Harry, an old school friend, Anne realized she was better off without Matthew. As their divorce proceeded, Matthew’s behavior worsened, leading Anne to move out with her five daughters into Harry’s home. Eventually, the court sided with Anne, granting her full custody and their house.
Years later, Anne ran into Matthew at a mall, working a minimum-wage job, and learned he had lost everything. He asked if they could sell their old house, but Anne chose to sell it and gave him half the value, despite not having to. Her daughters had found a loving father figure in Harry, and Matthew faded from their lives.
