His request that I stay home from work.
The prenuptial agreement.
When I finished, Gloria carefully reviewed the papers.
We discussed separation.
Finances.
Housing.
My job.
And what arrangements might be needed for Sophie.
Then Gloria said something I would never forget.
“Madeline, your daughter isn’t something either of you gets to win or lose because of the other person’s behavior.”
I nodded.
“I know.”
“A court’s concern would be her well-being. Not simply who was unfaithful.”
“That’s what I want,” I said.
Gloria studied me.
I continued.
“Elon has been a terrible husband lately. But Sophie loves her father. I don’t want to punish her for what he did to me.”
Gloria nodded.
Then she asked,
“What do you want for yourself?”
I opened my mouth.
But nothing came out.
For months, I’d known exactly what everyone else needed.
Sophie’s feeding schedule.
