Chapter 11

I heard about Skeet's resignation four months after the wedding.That day, I ran into my old coworker Abbey downstairs at work. We talked for a bit, then she leaned in, voice low. "Did you hear? Skeet quit."I paused. "What happened?""Project went sideways," she said. "Core tech and trade secrets got leaked. Client lost it, wanted someone to take the fall. Later they proved it wasn't him, but the rumors were everywhere. He couldn't stay."I said nothing."And Norah," she went on, "I heard Skeet's suing her. She's probably in serious trouble.""Mm." I left it at that.Abbey studied my face. "Uh... you okay?"I smiled. "Why wouldn't I be?"She relaxed, made small talk for a minute, then headed out.I stood there, watching her disappear into the crowd.I felt calm.Really calm.Not fake. Not forced down. The kind that hits when you've finally let go.He quit.He and Norah fell apart.His career crashed.To me, it felt like hearing about a stranger.No ache. No sadness.

Chapter 12

But something changed.A kiss before we left in the morning.At night, curled up on the couch, his hand stayed wrapped around mine.On weekends at the grocery store, he pushed the cart while I tossed in snacks. He'd glance back, smile, shake his head. "Buying junk again?""It's junk, but it's good."He didn't argue. Just let me load up chips and junk.One night, I jolted awake from a nightmare. He was already up, gently patting my back. "You're okay. I'm here."Another time, we fought.Over something small. I don't even remember what.I stormed off and slept in the guest room. When I woke up in the middle of the night, he was on the floor outside the door—like he thought I'd leave.I stood there, staring at him curled up on the floor. The anger just... faded.I walked over, crouched, nudged him.He blinked awake. Saw it was me. "You're up? Want some water?"My nose stung. My eyes burned.He panicked, sitting up fast. "What's wrong? Bad dream? Are you sick?"I shook my he

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