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I don’t know how long I lie there, but I know there’s no point in chasing him. By the time I’ve realised what’s happening, he’s left the house and has probably already got his case in the car. Meanwhile, I’m left struggling for breath, barely able to stand if I do get up, and completely unable to either run or drive after him.
On top of all of that, I’m left stunned at what just happened. Part of me thinks I must have imagined it, but I know I didn’t. It was too real.
He’s never reacted like that before. Did I say something out of order? I try to go back over our conversation, but the exact words are out of reach. We were talking about his ex and his daughter, I remember that much. What the hell did I say to make him react like that?
Another part of me tells me it’s crazy to blame i
