if I can’t do that?” he asked.
“Then we’ll need to decide what happens next.”
I stood and picked up my notebook.
Richard remained at the table.
For the first time in our marriage, he was the one left without an answer.
The Day Everything Changed
The biggest turning point came two months later.
I had continued my studies, completed another qualification, and begun applying for paid part-time positions.
I knew the competition would be difficult. I was older than many applicants, and my employment history had a long gap.
