I Was Christmas Shopping With My Mother-in-Law When I Saw My Husband Holding Another Woman’s Hand—Then She Whispered, “Don’t React. Watch Me.”

“Talked about our marriage in ways I had not discussed with you.”

He swallowed.

“And allowed her to believe I was closer to leaving than I actually was.”

Better.

Not enough.

But better.

PART 23 — WHY SAMANTHA

They had known each other in high school.

Not dated seriously.

Reconnected online after a reunion group chat.