She waits a few beats before adding, “You know what I always say, right?” “Don’t trust coincidences?” I ask. “Not that.” “Everyone gives themselves away online eventually?” “Wow, you’ve really been paying attention,” Maeve says, sounding gratified. “But no.” Her voice drops to a low whisper. “It’s always the husband.” I lift my head so I can stare at her. “You’ve literally never said that.”

