Although we were living together again, it felt like we had grown more indifferent to each other.

Once again, I took Edmond's passion for granted. I could feel his confusion, but I simply couldn't force myself to be loving towards him.

He didn't belong to me. He loved another woman I'd never met. I pressed my back against the door and pretended not to hear his knock.

Edmond seemed to give up. He said something and then went out the door.

I ...