Calming Down
Jackie replayed the scene in her head. If she had been there the moment the note was handed over, she would’ve called it out immediately. She hated that the waitress had waited for her to leave. It felt calculated, sneaky. Jackie struggled to stay calm as she returned to her seat, emotions bubbling just beneath the surface.
Tom noticed the change in her demeanor right away. She wasn’t as talkative, her tone had shifted. He tried to engage her, thinking maybe she was just tired. But Jackie’s focus was now fixed on the piece of paper in his hand—and what it might say about their marriage.
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