The Bitter Pill

Bridget was speechless.

"Did Declan take the initiative to suggest it?" she asked in disbelief, "How could a man who has no desire for anything but work and is decent take the initiative to suggest that to a woman who is no longer his girlfriend or wife?"

Valerie was speechless and glanced at her. "Don't forget why we got married. It meant nothing at that time."

"So..." Bridget looked at her. "If