My Ex Heard One Name at the Airport and Started Running

Graham’s name came up, Adrian talked louder.

People lie in different ways. Some get quieter. Adrian performed.

Noah leaned over from his seat.

“Mom?”

I slid the papers back into the envelope.

“Yes?”

“Are we in trouble?”

I looked at his face. Ten years old and already too careful.

“No. We’re leaving trouble.”

He nodded like he wanted to believe me and went back continue reading …