I Almost Left Him for Being Boring—Then My Post Exploded

looked at me like he was trying to find the version of me he left behind yesterday.

“Hey,” he said, voice thick. “I’m sorry about last night.”

I forced a smile. “Don’t. You were exhausted.”

He rubbed his face, then stared at the coffee maker like it was a puzzle. “What time is it?”

“Almost twelve.”

He froze.

Then he said it—quietly, but with panic underneath:continue reading …