“I was a child. I wasn’t supposed to hate him because you did.”
I put the divorce folder on her table.
I put the divorce folder on her table.
“And now you’re doing the same thing with Wade. Why did you make this folder?”
Her voice cracked.
“I saw how happy you were with him. And I remembered how happy I used to be.”
“You were scared I’d end up alone with a baby. Like you.”
She nodded.
I looked at the folder, and I finally saw it.
“And now you’re doing the same thing with Wade."
“Mom, this isn’t about Wade. You’re letting your past ruin my marriage.”
“That’s not fair.”
“You brought me divorce papers while I was planning a nursery.”
She looked down. “I know.”
“I need you to talk to someone. A therapist.”
“I’m not crazy.”
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"You’re letting your past ruin my marriage.”
