Chapter 5

"No. Mark and I weren’t separated. I found out about him and Brooke two days ago." The words came out clearly, although my hand was shaking. For several seconds, nobody answered. Then Mark said, "Claire, this isn’t the place." "You asked me a question in front of everyone. I’m answering it." I sat on the edge of the unfamiliar couch. My suitcase was still open by the wall, my work clothes folded inside because I hadn’t found the strength to unpack. "Until two days ago, we were living...