“It’s been loveless on his part for a long time, Emma. I think even before the affair, there were cracks in the facade. My father married her after a one-month romance.” He finally stops looking around evasively; his eyes rest on my face.

“Do you think Elsa was the only affair?” I ask, wondering why he’s telling me this now.

“Probably not, but it’s the only one I found out about.”

“It explains why you’re always so off with him. Your parents seem fine ...