Jonathan and I were not separated, had not agreed our marriage was over, and were not staying together solely for financial reasons. I am not interested in discussing the relationship with you further. Please direct any practical matters to Jonathan.

No insult.

No competition.

No:

Stay away from my husband.

He was not property.

Then I blocked the number.

PART 22 — JONATHAN FINALLY ADMITS IT

Four days later, Jonathan asked whether we could meet with a therapist.

I agreed to one conversation first.