She did not attempt to explain the whole marriage.

She spoke about trusting him, about being frightened for the baby, about the months of treatment, and about the effort required to make ordinary decisions without anticipating someone’s anger.

“I used to think being a good wife meant making it easier for him to have a good day,” she said.

“Now I am learning that my day matters, too.”

That was the sentence I remembered afterward.

Victoria’s case concluded separately.