The Last Ten Days
Language: en
In the third year of Julian's infidelity, the long-lost system reappeared, telling me I could go home. In the final ten days, I stopped arguing and fighting with him. I let him spend nights out with his canary. I let him give things I cared about to her. On the day I left, it was my birthday. He rushed in with the canary, knocking over my cake, strangling me and pinning me against the window. Questioning why I harmed their child. "When did you become so vicious?" I smiled, too lazy to explain. "Yes, I am that vicious." "So, live well with her." Then, under his gaze, I turned and…