Violet
"You should still proceed with the divorce."
I stared at my mother.
"Since Paul should now marry Stella."
She continued, as though she were discussing something completely reasonable.
"But you shouldn't be asking for fifty percent of everything. Or your lawyer fees."
"Do it for your cousin. She's having a baby. Paul is going to need to focus on the baby."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
She said it like this was the easiest thing in the world.
Like I should simply forget that my husband had cheated on me.
With my cousin.
Like I should walk away with less to make their lives easier.
"Your ass is f*****g delusional if you think Violet's going for that shit."
Doom's body pressed against my back.
His hand settled on my shoulder.
Strangely, I found comfort in him
