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both feelings was a terror that the truth might make me grieve a man who had never truly existed. Three days later, David was taken to the hospital. He never came home. The funeral passed in a blur of black clothing, flowers, casseroles, and voices telling me how fortunate I had been to share my life with such a good man. Grace stood beside our children continue reading …

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protect everyone.”

“No. He was protecting himself.”

The words landed between us.

Grace lowered her face.

“He said you would forgive him.”

“He was wrong.”

I left the bedroom and walked directly into hers.

Grace followed me.

“What are you doing?”

I pulled open the dresser and began placing her clothes on the bed.

“You cannot stay here.”

She froze.

“Please.”

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