My Husband's Other Life
"Don't talk to me about love or loyalty. The moment you lied to me, whatever we had ceased to exist."
Eugene stepped in at the perfect moment, saying, "Ms. Shepherd's proposal is more than reasonable. If negotiations fail, then litigation will be our only path forward."
He paused before adding, "Additionally, regarding Mr. Cole and Ms. Silvers' de facto marital status, there may be grounds for bigamy. We can file a report with law enforcement and initiate a formal investigation."
That final line broke whatever composure they had left.
His mother panicked first. "You can't call the cops! Everything will be over if they get involved!"