“Yes.”
“Third?”
“I want divorce papers started today.”
He did not ask if I was sure.
That was why I trusted him.
“Come directly to Westbridge.”
I called Adrian next.
He answered instantly.
“Claire, where are you?”
“Listen carefully.”
“I’m so sorry.”
“Five minutes.”
“What?”
“You have five minutes to bring Vanessa to Westbridge Legal Group.”
Silence.
“For what?”
“For her to provide a written statement about what happened.”
“Claire, that is insane.”
“No.”
“You’re emotional.”
I looked at my ruined hair in the mirror.
“No.”
“I’m actually clearer than I’ve been in months.”
“Vanessa panicked.”
“She assaulted me.”
