My husband invited his ex to our housewarming and told me if I couldn’t accept it, I could leave. So I gave him the calmest, most “mature” response he’s ever seen.

“You invited your ex to our party?”

“We’re friends,” he said. “If that bothers you, maybe you’re not as confident as I thought.”

Not a conversation. A test.

“I’ll be calm,” I said, smiling. “Very mature.”

He relaxed, thinking he’d won.

The moment he walked away, I picked up my phone.

Hey Ava. That spare room still available?

Always. What’s wrong?

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