Shattered Bonds Between Us
Let that be the last payment for the years of our marriage.
Satisfied with my answer, Marcus’s lips curved. Then something else occurred to him, and he asked, "And what about you? What’s your next job?"
I turned my head away, answering carelessly, "Another teaching position at a different school."
Marcus nodded, as if relieved. He set the box down and pulled me into his arms. "Clara, marrying you has been my greatest fortune. When I finish this busy stretch, I’ll take you home, and we’ll have a proper drink with Father."