(Mia)“Hi, Dad.” I say as I answer my phone.“Hi, sweetheart. How’s everything?”“The comp is going so good. We have a real shot at top three,” I say as I smile at Lena.“I never doubted it”I look at the sketches spread across the table. Lena is across from me, pretending not to listen and failing badly.“We’ve got a strong direction now,” I say. “It’s coming together.”“How’s that thing with Jonah?” he asks.“All sorted.”“Good, good. And… how are you?”I know he means Calder and me and I guess it’s time to say it out loud.“I’ve decided to end my marriage.” My heart squeezes as I say it. Tears well in my eyes.I think I’ve made a mistake letting him go, but it is best for Calder.Dad asks, “does Calder know?”“Yes. We agreed last night.”“Did he tell you he’ll walk away now?” Dad asks again.“Yes. Why?”He exhales. “Don’t do anything yet. I need to come and talk to you.”“About what?”“There are things you need to know.”***“No, Dad. Don’t call this protection.” I cannot believe w
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