I accused her of trying to trap me, words so vicious I still remember the exact position of her hand on the kitchen counter when I spoke them.

The divorce took months.

By then Cordelia’s family had become important to my professional advancement.

I told myself Marianne would be better off with someone who wanted the same things she did.

The only thing I actually did was protect my convenience.

I authorized support through a law firm and stopped taking calls.

I vaguely remember a report mentioning twins.

My attorney later said she had sent me an amended notice, but by that stage I’d instructed my staff not to bring me anything personal unless it threatened a transaction.