My chest tightened, but I kept moving, stopping just before the hallway opened into the living room.
And then he said something about me that I never expected to hear.
“Man, I’ve got it made,” my husband said, laughing. “Susan handles everything! Bills, groceries, all of it. I just… stay out of the way. Honestly? It’s easier if she thinks I’m trying!”
The room erupted in laughter.
I almost gasped, but stifled the sound.
I felt the pain in layers: first the sting, then the heat rising behind it.
But I didn’t walk in.
Instead, I reached into my bag, pulled out my phone, and held it just far enough to record without being seen.
“Man, you have it so easy, Dan,” another voice said. I recognized it after a second—Andy. “I had to lie and say I was working so I could come over. My wife doesn’t know I’ve got the day off. You need to teach us your ways!”
More laughter.
Then Dan proudly added, “It’s all in the love, Andy. If you can get her to fall head over heels for you, she’ll do anything!”
A clink of glasses followed.
“You rock, Dan!” another voice added.
I stood there long enough to make sure I had it. Then I stepped back, slipped off my heels, carried them in one hand, and walked down the hall toward the home office.
My heart was beating fast, but my movements remained steady.
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