The Secret Lives Of Married Women - Plot & Excerpts
At her place by his side was a splendid German shepherd in a harness. I didn’t yet know she was gone for good. I assumed she was out sick or maybe back at the office. “What a beautiful dog,” I said. I knew that only the owner was supposed to touch a guide dog, but I longed to stroke this one. “Where is Nan today?” Abel seemed to hesitate before answering. “Nan...well, Nan is no longer with me.” “What?” When he said nothing, I added, “I’m sorry, it’s just...she seemed so devoted to you. Did she...did she leave because of the scandal?” “No. She didn’t leave. That is, she did, but because I decided to let her go.” “You fired her? Why?” “Well,” he said, clearly pained, “I wouldn’t use the word ‘fire.’ The official story is that I realized I needed someone with a real estate license, and a friend of mine at the Lighthouse was prepared to offer her better compensation anyway.” “And the real story?” “The real story is that she was a perfect assistant, and even in two lifetimes, I couldn’t hope to find a better one.
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