They Went on a Holiday Cruise and Left Me With a Man They Called a “Problem”

is not the same as losing control of your own life.”

He swallowed. “Deal,” he said.

The door closed softly behind them. Their taillights disappeared down the street. The house settled into the particular quiet of an evening that has contained more than usual, the way a room feels after a performance has just ended and everyone is still finding their continue reading …