I lowered my eyelashes and took a silent, deep breath. "It's not the same."

Just because I've decided on divorce doesn't mean I want him to get hurt.

Richard reached out his hand. Looking up at me, he asked, "How is it different?"

His gaze made my heart swell, but I said, "It's different in every way. I'd show concern for anyone who got hurt."

"Anyone?" He repeated casually, looking at my hand in his. "If Brandon got hurt today, would you rush here just as ...