Time to Move Forward

My sharp retort left Declan stunned. For a long moment, all I heard was his ragged breathing. He couldn't rebut.

I didn't want this to escalate. Drawing a steadying breath, I softened my tone. "You've always been the rational one, Declan. The man who could solve any problem with a calm word and a smile.

"Why is divorce the thing that finally breaks you? You used to let things go so easily. That's