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guilt was enough to know I
wasn’t
mistaken. For Christ’s sake John, she’s a
child
!’
    He didn’t know what to say. He’d convinced himself his wife was unaware of his adultery; indeed, he had always been so careful to make sure she’d had no reason to think that their marriage was other than secure. He looked at her and was at a loss for words.
    Kay, however, wasn’t. Years of frustration at shutting her eyes to his infidelity poured forth. ‘You must think I’m a complete fool! I’ve always known you’ve had other women! You come home and climb into our bed reeking of a strange perfume and think I won’t notice. The excuses of working late, so often when you had someone, but regular hours when you were
between
women!’ She glared at him. ‘I have known about every single one, but today was the first time I had ever seen the woman concerned – and I’ve had enough!’
    â€˜What do you mean, you’ve had enough?’ Now he was worried.
    â€˜You want someone else, then fine! Pack your bags and go to them. Let them take care of you, cook for you, do your dirty washing. Look after you until you get bored and move on to the next one. Me … I won’t put up with you and your women any longer! In fact, do it now, I can’t bear to even look at you!’ She rose from the table and walked into the kitchen.
    He was up like a shot and followed her. ‘Now, Kay, you’re being silly.’
    She turned on him with fury. ‘You’re
not
going to deny it all, I hope? Please don’t insult my intelligence.’
    He put out his hand towards her. She snatched her arm away.
    â€˜Don’t you dare touch me! Go and find your little girl and see if she’ll take you in. I’ll make an appointment to see my solicitor in the morning.’
    He was reeling from the acceleration of the situation. This was getting completely out of hand and he was now desperate.
    â€˜Look, darling, I’m really sorry. I know I’ve done wrong and you didn’t deserve the way I’ve treated you, but I don’t want to leave you and Susan. I love you both, surely you know that?’
    She leaned against the kitchen sink and saw the desperation in his eyes. ‘But not enough to keep your marriage vows, John. Well, you’ve made your own choice and now I’ve made mine. You, of course, will have visitation rights to see Susan. I don’t want her life ruined by all this. And you will make sure we have enough to live on and you will cover the mortgage as usual.’
    He was flabbergasted. ‘You’ve got it all worked out, haven’t you!’ Now he was angry.
    But Kay was in control. ‘Please don’t use that outraged tone with me, John. I’ve put up with the knowledge of your extramarital relationships for too many years. If anyone should be outraged it’s me! Now, please, pack an overnight bag. I’ll have the rest of your stuff packed tomorrow. You can come and pick it up in your lunch hour when Susan’s at nursery school.’
    She met his gaze uncompromisingly, and he had no choice but to do her bidding. And half an hour later, Kay watched the tail lights of his car disappear down the road and burst into tears.
    In a daze, John Baker drove to the Star Hotel and booked a room. He sat on the edge of the bed wondering what on earth had happened to Kay, who was always gentle and kind and who had changed into a whirling dervish! The very fact she’d discovered that he was seeing Connie and had exchanged words with her was even more shocking.
    He lit a cigarette and puffed slowly and deeply. His marriage was in ruins! She’d ordered him out of the house! Letting out a sigh, he put his hand to his head, unable to believe what had happened. What was he going to do?
    He left the room and went to the bar, ordering a double scotch and soda. Then he sat quietly trying to plan his next move.