The next insisted that I had exaggerated.

The third demanded that Brian come alone to Harold’s house to discuss things “man to man.” By the tenth, the words had turned sharper.

If your wife destroys this family, it will be on you.

Ruiz asked Brian not to delete anything.

She photographed the screen, then asked whether Harold had keys to our house.

“He has the spare,” Brian said.

“Change the locks as soon as you can safely do so.”