My Dying Wife Asked Me to Find My First Love as Her Final Wish—When Claire Told Me Why, My Knees Nearly Gave Out

I did not forgive you in advance.

I was furious.

I called you a coward.

I hated you some mornings.

I loved you on others.

I defended parts of our marriage when people tried to dismiss them.

I condemned what you did.

I kept Claire’s real letter.