She could tell I was faking it. After twenty years of marriage, she could read my thoughts like a book. She spoke to me with her eyes and, although she was silent, I heard everything.
"What's wrong? Why won't you talk to me?" Her green eyes shone as she "spoke." I looked down and my eyes fell on my wedding band. How much longer would this last? I knew what I had done. I had lied to her. A marriage can't stand on lies - I know that.
She looked at me again and reached for my hand. I squeezed her fingers and smiled at her a little. What now?

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DoctorMikeReddy over 12 years ago

Very emotive. A picture of regret

Jayden Nicole over 12 years ago

Thank you!

Jayden Nicole (joined over 12 years ago)

I have a passion for art and an overactive imagination.

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She could tell I was faking it.
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