A Tempting Offer

"Once a cheater, always a cheater. Don't you ever learn?" He suddenly grabbed my hand, giving my palm a gentle squeeze.

I couldn't help but laugh at that. I shrugged and said, "Of course I remember. It's just... we have a kid together. His career, whether it takes off or crashes, still matters for our child's future."

"So that's why you're working yourself to the bone? Just to make money for him?"