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e stood at the counter, absorbed in his phone, and I wondered who had his full attenti

d, my voice soft but f

. "Treasure, what now? I thought

every conversation feels like a reheated argument?" I leaned forw

of frustration. "It's just...you're never around. You spend all your time at

now that. It's nice living here with your dad and brother, but I wa

of our own, when you can

ness bubbling to the surface. "I would like

o busy to pay attention to the things a w

r time for us to bond. Most evenings when I return home, I end up chatting more

h money to take care of things around here. It's like this marriage is competing with yo

. "Blake, that's not fair. I feel I've b

air, "Well, I'm telling

s not that I don't care about my husband's feeli

important my career was to me. But since

t can we do to fix thi

"I think it's best

ou? Maybe you can make some changes. Some weeke

despised the suggestion, but he be

," I state, quickly transitioning into being a full-

w lonely it is here. I spend all day i

'm out having fu

eeling inadequate sometimes. It's like yo

could you start taking my

lp feeling inade

tive. I'm going t

ll came home late. But tonight, I remain awake. My bo

maybe we should have a

ily, "Are you try

t wor

d unbuttonin

aiting on? Come

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alidated my hopes; I was overjoyed I c

d something spec

up from his phone. "

ant, not too far from your office, that you love. I thou

an important meeting to finalize

this obstacle. "Blake, I don't mind waiting until your meeting is over. It's

rough his phone, "Alright, I

me. The table was beautifully set with flickering candles, creating a romantic atm

n instant, everything changed. He became transfixed by a stunning blonde in a tight black dress, handi

she grasps his hand, guiding him toward her table. Another wave of shock washed over me. I recognized her as Claire, his assistant. I struggled to catch my breath as he trailed behind

ad reached my

I'm done with bei

from the table, striding confidently toward where they s

this the meeting I was suppo

ched on his face. "Uh, no. T

d to meet me for

t to call you

hile I talk to my husband,

ght now, it would be rude after Claire has planned all

elling me that this is more i

s he lifted his glass

w Claire put a s

somethin

through my body as I clenched my fis