He Wanted to Erase Our Marriage at Dinner

extent.”

I almost admired the filth of it. The corporate phrasing. Like I was an earnings report that had failed to disclose a liability.

Linda jumped in then, maybe because she’d been waiting.

“Ethan always wanted children, Claire. His whole life. You let him believe there was hope.”

“There was hope.”

Ashley laughed. Not loud. Worse. Just enough.

I turned continue reading …