The Birthday That Buried Us
In its place, a quiet, crushing ache settled deep in my heart.
I had spent years swallowing my pride, making compromises, all to keep Mike by my side.
But we had both forgotten one thing—marriage doesn't have room for three people.
Then came my birthday.
I had originally planned to sit down with him and talk things through.
Now, I no longer saw the point.
After blocking Cathy, I went to City Hall to sort out the last of my mom's affairs.
When I got home, a pair of unfamiliar high heels sat by the front door.