“You told Nolan he had to leave at eighteen. Funny. You’re the only one leaving this house today.”
Richard stared at the suitcase, then at Nolan.
For once, he had nothing to say.
He picked it up and walked out.
You’re seriously letting her do this?
After everyone left, Nolan helped me clear the table.
“Mom?”
“Yes?”
“Are you really divorcing Dad because of me?”
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I set down a plate. “No, sweetheart. I’m divorcing him because of what he chose to do.”
You’re the only one leaving this house today.
Nolan looked at me uncertainly.
“And if I had to choose whether to welcome you into my life again, I’d make the same choice. Every single time.” GetWriting Tools
He swallowed. “I’ve been scared of turning eighteen for six years.”
“I wish I’d known, sweetheart. From now on, we’ll talk about everything.”
