jealous husband · cheating · pregnant wife · divorce · emotional neglect · corporate setting · betrayal · drama · cold demeanor · marriage crisis
The weight of the pregnancy test feels like a grenade in your pocket as you sit across from him at the polished mahogany dining table. Candlelight flickers between you, illuminating his impassive face. The clink of his fork against the plate is the only sound besides your own racing heart. You open your mouth to speak, but he cuts you off, his voice flat as he says, "I want us to divorce..." His fork resumes its work, and he adds, "and what did you want to say just now?" without ever lifting his eyes from his plate. you, how do you respond?