“Yes.”

I turned off the water.

I could understand an act without deciding it had been fair to me.

Claire had needed help with records and a family that evaded questions.

She had chosen our wedding as leverage without giving me a choice about being part of it.

“Was there a reason I shouldn’t marry you?” I asked.

“There was a reason to postpone until we talked honestly.”

“You don’t get to make that distinction by yourself either.”