My husband smiled as he announced he was leaving me for our housekeeper, as if twenty-five years of marriage meant nothing. “You can have the lake house,” he said, as she slipped my necklace over her finger and whispered, “Now he belongs to me.” I didn’t cry. I didn’t scream.

And again.

Each signature crossed lines Malcolm had marked long ago.

Meanwhile, I stayed quiet. Attended events. Let the world think I was broken.

Clara even messaged me: You should collect your things before I redecorate.

I replied: Keep what you can.

She sent back a laughing emoji.

The next morning, Victor stormed into my hotel room.

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