When Liz’s husband, Jack, muttered cryptic warnings about a basement and a hidden suitcase in his sleep, she couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling. The next morning, Jack’s evasive response confirmed her suspicions. Determined to uncover the truth, Liz enlisted their son, Michael’s, help to break into the basement.

Finding the door padlocked fueled Liz’s resolve. With Michael’s assistance, they cut through the lock and ventured into the dim basement. Among forgotten boxes, they uncovered an old suitcase secured with a combination lock.

After prying it open, they discovered documents revealing Jack’s hidden inheritance—a vast estate and significant wealth from his late uncle. Shockingly, amidst the papers was evidence of another life Jack had kept secret: a family with another woman, photos of children, and deeds to the estate where they lived.

Confronting Jack that evening, Liz demanded answers. Jack confessed to a double life he’d maintained early in their marriage, meeting Imogen on business trips, falling in love, and fathering children with her. He’d kept his other family hidden, maintaining financial support but concealing their existence.

Devastated by Jack’s betrayal and unable to forgive his deception, Liz chose to divorce him. Their son Michael, equally hurt and disillusioned, sided with Liz in cutting ties with Jack completely. Despite Jack’s apologies and explanations, Liz couldn’t reconcile the deceit that had undermined their entire marriage.

In the end, Liz prioritized her own and Michael’s well-being, severing ties with Jack to rebuild their lives without the shadow of his hidden past haunting them.