“Did you actually return? I never realised that, I presumed, you would send for your things later.”
“I did not return for my belongings Lara.”
“Then why? I don't understand.” I raised my eyes too look into his disturbingly direct stare and I lowered my glance beneath his penetrating gaze .
“ I think you understand very well.”
“ I don't believe you , you're just trying to make me feel even more guilty. You did not have the smallest intention of returning to resume our marriage and even if you had,” I added rather sadly, “I've done nothing to be ashamed of. You have!”
I pushed my chair away from the table and began to collect the dishes piling them into the sink. It was something to soothe myself, as I filled the pan with water and soap and began to speak more calmly.
“I received a ca
