My ex abandoned me and our son for a wealthy man—ten years later, she invited me to her wedding, so I hired an actress to pose as my wife.

of loyalty, and she walked away from it.”

The silence after that felt sharp.

I stood halfway out of my chair.

This was not acting anymore.

Monica went pale.

Susan went on.

“I recognized Monica when I heard her full name. Years ago, she took a beginner acting workshop I taught. She spoke often about reinvention. About telling a better story. About leaving continue reading …