Calculated Surrender

I was ready for his accusations and anger. His words didn't upset me. I just lay there calmly, meeting his furious, bewildered stare.

"You've treated me well. You were always generous, perfectly polite—a true gentleman in every way. You just... never shared your work life with me or brought me around your friends.

"You simply... stopped loving me. But that doesn't make you any less of a good husba