A Man Left His Wife Alone at a Highway Rest Stop Because She Took Too Long – Three Hours Later, He Called Her Screaming, ‘What Did You Do?!’ – Page 18

“You knew?”

“Yes. I was embarrassed, and you made it easier.”

I waited for him to explain.

He didn’t.

“That hurt more than you probably realize, Eric.”

“I know,” he said quietly.

“No. I don’t think you do. But you can start thinking about it.”

“You knew?”

We ended the call.

When I returned inside, Sandra and Ariana were sitting at the kitchen table.

“Did you speak to Eric?” Sandra asked.

“I did. I’m staying here for now.”

Ariana came over and hugged me.

We ended the call.

“Scared,” I admitted. “But relieved.”

Sandra pulled out a chair.

“Come have breakfast with us.”

I sat down, and Ariana passed me the coffee.

My phone was beside my plate, but I didn’t check it.

For 16 years, I’d rushed to keep Eric happy.

That morning, I took my time.