Then he took my hand.

“It’s time you know the truth,” he said.

My heart skipped.

“Your husband is the most disgusting person on Earth to me,” he continued, his voice no longer soft. “I want you to divorce him. Immediately. Your mother and I will help you with the baby.”

I blinked at him, confused.

“But… you said you cheated on Mom. You said I should stay.”

He exhaled slowly, like a man setting down a heavy burden.