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I didn’t hold back the tears now I couldn’t But I looked back and saw the corner of his lip tre Then I asked because I needed to know "Are you really getting a divorce?"

The tre

"I’an I don’t care about Helen I’ for any of them I’d like to know because…" I didn’t knohy I just did

His shoulders dropped dramatically He closed his eyes "I have no idea, Saain Did I dare…I did "Are you trying to work things out?"

"We’ve been separated for almost two years, but I haven’t filed for divorce Neither has she"

My voice was raw "She cheated on you?"

"With my best friend For seven years"

I was struck silent at his omission Seven years He hadn’t filed for divorce after two years Soain and reached for the door This time I opened it, went to step out, but paused before I pulled it shut behind me I didn’t look at him I don’t knohy, but I didn’t as I spoke My voice was hoarse "I won’t tell anyone I proht I heard a whisper, but I wasn’t sure I thought he said "Thank you," but it was so quiet, I could’ve iined it I probably did

Then I crossed the street and knocked on their door

Malinda threw it open She stood there a moment Her eyes ide and her hand was pressed to her chest She had rosy cheeks thatloose There were curls in it this time and she swept it over her shoulder "Oh my"

I prayed the tears had dried "I’m sorry I’m late"

Her brown eyes sparkled in war had come up Come in, Samantha Do Come in"

I s It was the first thought I had as I looked at the log cabin interior with granite countertops She had wreaths hung everywhere with green foliage wrapped around tables, posts, railings Her couches were red as well I was struck by the living room There was a table that was made from tree trunks