‘And you’ve just decided all this independently, without any discussion?’ ‘We’re discussing it now.’ ‘No, we’re not. You’re informing me of a decision you’ve already taken.’ ‘If you feel that strongly about it, we can put the five thousand pounds back in the joint account and spend it on cake. I don’t understand why you’re so angry. I’m just trying to do something good – something practical – for our family.’ ‘I’m not angry. I’m frustrated. You can’t just go making unilateral decisions like that without me.’ Dominic sat forward, elbows on the desk, hands clasped under his chin. When he spoke
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