My Husband Walked Out on Our Anniversary for His Ex — He Never Saw My Response Coming

“Yes,” I said calmly. “He said he could use a hand.”

He didn’t respond right away.

A few days later, I added, “Mark and I might grab coffee to go over the details.”

He set down his fork.

“You’re not actually going, are you?”

“Why wouldn’t I?” I asked evenly. “He just needs a friend.”