He Wanted to Erase Our Marriage at Dinner

“Not tonight.”

“Good answer,” Miriam said. “Call me at eight. And Claire?”

“Yeah?”

“Do not spend one more minute worrying about the tuition. His mother can sell a bracelet.”

The line clicked dead.

I sat there smiling like a lunatic until the conductor asked for my ticket.

Philadelphia

Robin opened the door before I knocked.

She took one look at my face and continue reading …