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pathy. "You're too good, Erlene. That's why I lo

adn't gotten sick three years ago,

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, touching his cheek. "I

ently back onto the pillows. H

sy excuse. The truth was, after three years of a marriage that felt more like a roommate agreement, the act of physical betra

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lief flooding her voice. "On

ibar to pour more wine. His back was

on the counter.

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e drank the wine, oblivious to the fact

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