Wearing an Emerald Green Dress on My Birthday Cost Me My Husband

him with a calm, knowing expression.

The heavy glass door clicked shut behind him, leaving him to walk into the chilly October night alone.

Lily reached across the white tablecloth and took my hand, her silver rings cool against my skin.

Jake picked up his water glass, his knuckles no longer white around the stem. He caught the eye of the waiter, who continue reading …