Miriam Found a Reflection in a Mirror That Ended Her Marriage

buy milk on his way home.

“That sounds very peaceful, Arthur,” I said, forcing my lips into the shape of a smile.

“We need to get away from the house,” he said, leaning forward slightly. “Just the two of us, without any distractions.”

“I would like that,” I said.

My voice sounded steady, the quiet, precise tone I had used for thirty years continue reading …