“And because of that, the judge gave me sole legal custody of my daughter,” I said.

“You’re letting him off the hook.”

“I’m not cutting a deal with him, and I’m not protecting him,” I said.

“But I’m not going to wreck his ability to make a living just to settle a score.”

Claire let out a long, heavy breath over the phone.

“A quiet separation, then,” she said.

“We have our apartment.

Hannah has her health back.