The Housewife
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With a single sentence, my mate dismissed every sacrifice I had made for this household.
He was tired of me, yet he still craved my cooking.
No—because he thought I was the cheapest maid.
A bitter laugh slipped past my lips as I pressed the pen down and signed my name.
After Lucas left, I went to meet Ms. Murphy. On my way, I ran into Amy, who was watering the flowers in front of her house.
She greeted me with her usual cheerfulness. "Mrs. Howl, did you and Mr. Howl fight? He stormed out this morning, looking furious. He'd even asked me for a sandwich."