Outcome for the Couple
The couple’s treatment yielded a highly favorable outcome. Despite some challenges along the way, both Lisa and Mark rededicated themselves to their marriage and faithfully followed their agreed plans. They found joy in sharing meals and discussing their days over video calls. However, the outcome was made more complicated by what happened regarding Samantha.
Mark and Lisa jointly confronted Samantha’s relentless pursuit of the affair. She made repeated contact with Mark through various means, including social media, email, and even use of other people’s phones. Mark openly shared all of these attempts with Lisa, which greatly contributed to rebuilding her trust. As Lisa gradually learned of Samantha’s predatory nature, it aided her in forgiving Mark and gaining a deeper understanding of what had transpired.
When Samantha realized that Mark would not return to her, she resorted to a smear campaign at work, accusing Mark of sexual harassment and involving the Human Resources department. Due to Mark’s exemplary work history, he was given the choice to either resign voluntarily or face termination without references. Surprisingly, Mark felt relief rather than devastation.
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