The Last Straw
Following my gaze, Steven said softly, "I know you love these flowers, so I made sure fresh ones were delivered every day. That way, the first thing you see when you wake up will be something beautiful."
I averted my eyes, staring blankly at the ceiling.
And then, I said, barely above a whisper—
"Let’s get a divorce."
I didn't even like white roses. Those were Jenny's favorite flowers.
Steven didn't even flinch, and he continued trying to placate me. "I know you don't mean it now. I won't have a divorce with you, never in your life.
"I didn't know you were pregnant, I'm sorry. We'll have another child in the future, so please let it go."