“I Answered an Emergency Call as a Paramedic — The Patient Was My Wife”

off her tongue with practiced ease. How many times had she lied to him? How many fabricated stories had he accepted without question?

“I believe you,” he said, hating himself. “But the police seemed serious.”

“My lawyer says they have nothing solid. It’ll be dropped within a week.” She cupped his face in her hands, blue eyes wide and imploring. “I need continue reading …