My husband canceled our anniversary dinner because his ex “needed him.” When I asked for boundaries, he laughed and called me jealous. I said, “Okay,” accepted an out-of-state job, packed, and watched his secret unravel.

him curse quietly.

“What’s wrong?” I asked.

“Nothing.”

At 10:17, the doorbell rang.

Daniel froze.

Not irritated.

Not surprised.

Scared.

Claire stood outside gripping a thick brown  envelope.

Her makeup was smudged and her hands were trembling.

The moment Daniel opened the door, she shoved the envelope into his chest.

“You told me she would never find out.”

My stomach tightened.

Daniel looked at me.

“What is she talking about?”

Claire’s eyes moved toward mine.

“You didn’t tell her?”

“Claire, stop talking.”

She gave a bitter

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