I took a sip of water.
Reached for a cookie.
Then I heard it.
Men
“…yes, the divorce hearing…”
My attention shifted.
Slightly.
“…Marcus-”
I froze.
Not fully.
Just enough.
Marcus?
I told myself it’s a common name.
It has to be.
I shouldn’t even be paying attention.
But I did.
…we’ll finalize it soon…”
Then she said she wants to use the restroom,
My chest tightened.
Just a little.
I set the glass down.
Slowly.
I shouldn’t check.
I know I shouldn’t.
But I did.
Her phone was still on the table.
Messages lighting up.
I glanced.


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