After nine years together, my boyfriend snapped, “You’re not my wife—so stop expecting me to act like your husband.” The very next day, he stood frozen in the doorway, unable to believe what he saw.

His voice came through first.

“Babe, that smells incredible. Please tell me you got the spicy noodles.”

The door opened.

Scott walked in smiling, guitar case in hand.

He saw Chelsea, and his smile faltered.

His voice came through first.

He saw Mr. Clement, and his smile vanished.

Then he saw the boxes against the wall and the folders on the dining table.

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