Lisa, a doctor, is the primary breadwinner in her marriage to Nick, a freelance designer. Nick’s work has been slow, and while he stays home, Lisa manages the bills. They’ve always made it work—until Christmas morning.
Nick gives Lisa a gold necklace, a lavish gift she can’t understand, especially since he’s been claiming to struggle with work. But when he reveals that his parents left him a substantial inheritance, making him a millionaire, Lisa is stunned. Nick had kept it a secret for years while she worked long hours to support the family.
He suggests she quit her job and stay home, but Lisa is furious. She realizes that while she thought she was carrying the financial burden alone, Nick had been living comfortably off his hidden wealth. After a tense conversation, Lisa asks Nick to leave, needing space to think about their marriage.
Three weeks later, Nick’s been texting, minimizing the situation, but Lisa is still conflicted. The necklace, a symbol of betrayal, reminds her of the choice she now faces: stay and rebuild, or walk away from a marriage built on lies.
