Hold My Tear, I’m Getting My Wife Back!

Stepping out of the coffee shop, Leanne tucked the old notebook into her bag.

Her Phantom was parked quietly by the curb, with Jake holding the door open for her as Skyler's call came through.

Leanne answered, and he asked, "Hey Leanne, you free today?"

"What's up?" she inquired.

"I wanted to apologize in person for what happened last time."

Skyler had been sorting through his tangled relationship with Grace. It had been nine years, nearly a third of his life, woven into every aspect of his existence, including emotions, finances, and career. Cutting ties was time-consuming.

It wasn't easy. Skyler's voice carried a hint of fatigue, not physical, but emotional exhaustion.

"I was planning to turn the villa at Majestic Meadows into our marital home, but that's off the table now. I'm throwing a farewell party tonight. I'd be glad if you could make it."

close to him. If it weren't for Curtis, they'd probably be strangers. Skyler's

It would be a shame to have let Grace's actions drive a wedge between them. Leanne knew she wouldn't

"Send me the address."

party was in full

The pool's shimmering blue water reflected the lights, and

laughing by the poolside,

the bruise near his cheekbone hadn't completely

Leanne didn't hold him accountable. "It wasn't your fault. You shouldn't

brought her into this circle. Without my indulgence, she wouldn't have kept making mistakes. I'm responsible for whatever

too late to realize that now." Joy

harsh that day. But I didn't mean to. Don't

about Joy was awesome. She was straightforward and clear about who she liked and disliked. She

on the back. "Bro,

Wonderland. Planning to spend a few years there to clear my head," Skyler tried to sound upbeat. "Next time I'm back, Curtis might