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The registration was in his name, but I didn’t think much of it.
We were married.
I didn’t know that question would come back to haunt me.
A few weeks later, my mom called me from the hospital.
Her voice was thin, tired.
“The doctor says I can go home tomorrow,” she said.
“That’s great,” I said, relief flooding through me. “How are you feeling after the surgery?”
“Sore.
Slow. Ready to be out of here.”
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