Silent Goodbye, The Abandoned Husband's Departure

The day the funeral ended, I asked Madeline Vance for a divorce.

"Stop being ridiculous, okay? I'm busy enough as it is. Can you stop adding to my mess?"

I heard the sounds of playful laughter coming through the phone, and suddenly, I just smiled.

"Madeline, this is getting pathetic. Just let me go."

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The other end of the line went silent instantly.

You could have heard a pin drop.

"Why?"

Madeline's voice sounded like it was dipped in ice, her tone heavy.

"What's your reason?