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“How sweet.”
I stepped forward and held out my hand. “Here, give me the keys. I’ll open the door for you when you’re back.”
He tossed me the keys with a grin.
They walked toward the garage together, already chattering about what it might be.
And I slid into the driver’s seat.
The engine purred to life under my hands.
I adjusted the mirrors. Checked my seatbelt. Put the car in reverse.
My heart was pounding, but my hands were steady.
Inside the white box were divorce papers. Signed. Filed.
Ready.
I backed out of the driveway and drove away.
For the first time in my marriage, I was in the front seat. Alone.
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