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.
I looked out the kitchen window as the sun began to warm the horizon.
“Good morning, Daniel.”
“Don’t play games with me, Audrey.
The wire transfers were rejected.
My cards are declined.
Chloe’s card isn’t working either.
What did you do?”
I kept my voice even.