Daniel had apparently said he never wanted that life.
That the children had been my dream.
That he had only gone along with it.
That he had felt trapped.
Then she asked him something.
“If I had seven children tomorrow, would you still believe we were meant to be together?”
Daniel paused.
Too long.
That silence answered everything.
Claire gave a hollow laugh.
“Wow.”
Daniel tried to explain.
Claire cut him off.
“You married me because I’m easier.”
“I love you.”
“That wasn’t my question.”
I ended the call.
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