But patience and love both have a limit. Sooner or later, they run out.

After I set the pen down, I called a lawyer to handle the asset division, packed our bags, and took Sylvia on a trip of our own.

...

That same night,

Melanie had just stepped out of the shower when her phone rang.

"Hello, Ms. Summers?"

"I'm Mr. Gilbert's attorney. When would be a convenient time for you to discuss the division of marital assets?"