My Husband Is An Open Book
“Zachary, what nonsense are you speaking? I never said I wanted to sleep separately today, nor did I say anything about separation. Do not bring up old matters.”
After some hesitation, he spoke.
“Harriet, I simply do not wish to compel you. When Simon said I wasn’t a man, I realized the harm caused by my earlier declaration of having no interest in women, and how much you must’ve suffered by marrying me. I do not wish for you to be burdened by gossip, so I… agree to a separation.”
“Have you lost your mind?” A disbelieving laugh escaped me.
“Zachary, you have mistaken the order of things. It was I who willingly chose to marry you. Had you not declared that you had no interest in women, I migh