I hired an actor to pose as my boyfriend after my ex announced he was bringing the younger woman he left me for to our son’s pool party. He laughed the moment he saw us together—but seconds later, one small gift box turned his smile into pure panic in front of everyone.
The house felt too quiet that morning.
It reminded me how empty twenty years of memories could sound.
I ran my fingers along the kitchen counter where Jordan used to leave his coffee mug.
Four children.
One marriage.
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