‘There was a time when I would have considered it. I had forgiven Richard again and again...’

‘But each time I did, it only led to deeper disappointment.’

‘I think I’m truly tired now—too exhausted to keep going with him.’

"Grandpa, try this. You’ve always liked shrimp, right?" I peeled a shrimp and placed it on Henry’s plate, hoping to steer the conversation away.

Grandpa glanced at me, ate the shrimp, and smiled ...