were leaving soon.
That sentence changed everything.
I looked at Emily.
For the first time, she didn’t look confident.
She looked confused.
— What exactly did he tell you?
Her voice dropped.
— He said you two had already discussed separating. He said you were basically living separate lives.
I laughed once.
There was nothing funny in it.
— Last week we were choosing new curtains for the living room.
Emily’s face went pale.
She looked at Daniel.
— You said she was prepared.
— I was trying to protect everyone.
I stared at him.
— Protect everyone?
My voice rose.
— You let me help you pack for a vacation you were taking with another woman. You kissed me goodbye. You told me you’d call every night.
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Emily stepped away from him.
— You told me she knew.Daniel turned to her.
— Emily, please.
— Don’t “Emily, please” me. Did you tell her anything?
Silence.
