Chapter 55

ANNA. “Leaving?” I ask, furrowing my brows. “What…I don’t understand, Sean. This is our home. We’re building our family. We’re married. We have Finn. I quit my job and I’ll stay home just like you want me to. Why…do you want to leave? If there’s something I need to change, tell me. I’ll do it, but you can’t…” My voice trails off and a tear slides down my cheek. “You can’t leave." Sean’s eyes are glacial, indifferent. I can’t see emotions in those eyes. I can’t reach him still. His lips tug down into a disgusted frown. “Brianna, there’s nothing to salvage in this anymore. I can’t see you the same way. Not anymore.” “Stop…stop saying that!” I yell, sobbing. “You know me! You know that I’ve been faithful to you, and I love you. Trust, Sean. This has never happened before. Why don’t you trust me?” He starts off in the direction of our shared bedroom and I run, blocking his path. Fatigue gnaws at me and confusion. Why now? Why is everything slipping away from me now? What did I ever do