I woke up feeling sluggish to say the least. I quietly got up, put on my robe, and went downstairs to make some coffee. I don't know about Scottie but I needed a cup. I looked at the clock downstairs and shook my head in disbelief when I saw it was already 9:30. I stood in front of my sink admiring my beautiful backyard while I waited for my coffee.

I poured myself a cup of coffee and sat down. My thoughts immediately went to my sham of a marriage. I still can't believe that it never occurred to me that he was having an affair. I should have suspected...