“Shoji isn’t coming back, Mom.” “We’ll let a judge decide that.” I’m scowling. “If you take Dad to court, I’ll tell the judge everything. I’ll tell them about Uncle Max. You’ll never get custody.” She sets her mug down. Her eyes twitch. “Where is this coming from? Are you angry with me about something?” Saliva fills my mouth. It must be my nerves. They make my chest itch too. “Why did you tell me you and Dad split up because he cheated?” She pulls her hands away from the keyboard and shifts. “I told you he had an affair because that’s the truth.” “Before or after you cheated with Jamie’s dad?”