He told her she was overthinking everything.

He reminded her that they had a newborn.

He said he was under pressure.

For a short time, she backed off.

But the disappearances continued.

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Suspicion Grows in Silence

When someone refuses to explain a repeated behavior, the mind naturally begins creating possibilities.

Was there another woman?

Was he hiding a financial problem?

Was he meeting someone?

Was he involved in something dangerous?

Was he simply struggling emotionally?

She didn’t know.

And because she didn’t know, every possibility seemed possible.

The uncertainty became more painful than almost any answer might have been.

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The Night She Decided to Follow Him

One evening, she made a decision.

She would follow him.

She waited until he thought she was asleep.

She heard the familiar sounds.

Keys.

A door opening.

Footsteps.

The door closing quietly.

She waited a few seconds.

Then she got up.

She looked outside.