Chapter 7

When Andrew and I left the company, we received word that his parents had arrived at our apartment.

"Where are you, Rosie? We've arrived at your apartment."

"Rosie and I are at the company. Wait there for us, okay? We'll be right back." Andrew took the phone from me and spoke to his parents on my behalf.

Despite his faults, Andrew was a loyal son. His parents, Robert Samson and Alice Johnson, were open-minded. When I argued with Andrew over Nina, Alice would even side with me.

This time, I'd asked them to come over so they could help me convince Andrew to get a divorce.

"Mom, Dad, this is the last time I'm addressing you two like this. I've already decided to divorce Andrew," I said.

Alice was taken aback. Then, something occurred to her, and she slapped her thigh. "Be frank with me, Rosie. Is this because of Nina again? Has she driven a wedge between you and Andy?

"She's just rather dependent on him because they grew up together. She'll be better once she finds a boyfriend and