He Called It a “Compromise”—Until My Cats Exposed His True Heart

not a number,” I said, and my voice shook. “They’re living creatures.”

He held up his phone again. “Do you see what people are saying? Do you see this? ‘Rehome the man.’ ‘He’s controlling.’ ‘He’ll isolate you next.’”

He scrolled, like he couldn’t stop hurting himself with it. Then he looked at me, eyes sharp.

“Delete it.”

My throat tightened. “Mark—”

“Delete continue reading …