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Julian Plaza thought he had made the logical choice when he married Elowen. She might not be stunning like Carmella Ruiz, but she was safe. He never thought she'd find out about the list. The one that brutally commented on her button nose. After discovering her husband mocked her appearance and settled for her, Elowen takes their children and leaves. Now, as she builds a stray cat sanctuary, Julian realizes that "safe" was the only thing holding him together. He wants a second chance, but she just wants to be herself. No cheating. Features: middle-aged characters; neurodivergent hero; marriage in crisis; uncovered; OW drama; betrayal and grovel; second chance; redemption.