He was smiling. He said, “Have you thought all this time that I didn’t know?” See? said Esti’s heart. Now look what you’ve done. Nothing will ever be the same. Even the past isn’t the same anymore. Every element of your life must be reevaluated. Time to stop now. Say nothing. Be nothing. She said, “Since when?” He said, “Since before we were married, I think. In a way. Not completely.” She said, “Then why?” He said, “I just. I didn’t want you to shrink like this. I thought I could keep you safe. I was wrong. I’m sorry.” He leaned back and looked at the sky. “If you want to go, I won’t try to
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