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."

wasn't that close to him. If it weren't for Curtis, they'd probably be strangers. Skyler's apology was clearly out of consideration for Curtis, his lifelong

together, and their friendship was rare and precious. It would be a shame to have let Grace's actions drive a wedge between

"Send me the address."

heavy, and the party was in full swing

water reflected the lights, and a group was

were clapping and laughing by the poolside, and Skyler handed Leanne

is on his way. Should be here soon." His lip scabbed over, and the bruise near his cheekbone hadn't completely faded. His tone was sincere. "Sorry for the

him accountable. "It wasn't your

kept making mistakes. I'm responsible for whatever she did," Skyler didn't

to realize that

was a bit harsh that day. But I didn't mean to. Don't take

and clear about who she liked and disliked. She would argue if necessary, but if you sincerely apologized,

the back. "Bro, turning over a

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