“I didn’t think you’d fight,” he admitted.

I thought of eleven years of being careful not to start an argument, of apologizing when I was tired, of selling my mother’s bracelet to keep his office open.

“Neither did I,” I said.

“Until I had to.”

PART 12

What Brielle Drew

The school counselor suggested a few sessions to help the children understand the separation.

I agreed, and Grant consented through our lawyers.