I looked at him, I really looked at him. The way his shoulders collapsed, the way he avoided my gaze. He was the man I had promised to love in sickness and health. What about that? That was part of that promise.
I took a deep breath and took his hand. “Reuben, we’re all in the same boat. You don’t have to go through that alone. ”
He raised his head suddenly, his eyes filled with disbelief. “Aren’t you angry?” ”
I shook my head. “No. I just wish you trust me enough to tell me earlier. But we will find a solution. Together. ”
The tears rose to his eyes, and for the first time that night his shoulders seemed to relax.
Mrs. Green sniffed and got up. “I think it’s time to leave,” she said with a small smile. “You have a lot to say to both of you. ”
Once she had left, I tapped the bed next to me. “Come and sit with me. ”
He hesitated, then slowly approached me and sank on the mattress. I turned to him and took his face in my hands.
“We have time, Reuben,” I murmured. There’s nothing presses. We’ll move at your own pace. ”
He sighed trembling and nodded. “I love you, Mira.” ”
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