At 2:00 a.m., My Husband Thought I Was Asleep While He Emptied Our Safe to Run Off With His Mistress. Before Leaving, He Kissed Me and Whispered, “Poor Audrey. You Never Saw This Coming.” Hours Later He Sent a Photo From the Airport. I Replied With Four Words That Made Him Call Me Immediately.

At 7:41 a.m., Margaret sent a short message.

They are at the airport.

I did not ask for details.

I already knew the shape of what would happen.

Daniel had always loved an audience.

I was done giving him one.

I poured a second cup of coffee and sat by the window.

Across the street, a neighbor walked a dog.