Sandra kept her eyes on the road.
“I didn’t need you to have a perfect marriage, Amy. I just wanted to know you were happy.”
I swallowed.
“I haven’t been happy lately.”
She nodded.
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“I just wanted to know you were happy.”
“Then maybe it’s time you stopped pretending.”
***
We reached Sandra’s house in the early evening. Eric’s car was outside, with my jacket still visible through the window.
“Want me to get your things?” Sandra asked.
“No. I’ll ask Eric.”
Inside, Ariana came straight toward me.
“Want me to get your things?”
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She hugged me tightly.
“Mom, I’ve been worried sick.”
“I’m sorry you had to worry.”
“Why are you apologizing? Dad’s the one who left you.”
I held her for a moment.
Then she asked if we could speak privately.
We went into the spare bedroom.
“Mom, I’ve been worried sick.”
***
“Dad told me you were exaggerating,” she said.
