When My Child Mentioned “Aunt Phoebe,” Everything Fell Apart

children with Ms. Brennan?” Diana asked.

Ethan hesitated. His lawyer whispered. He swallowed.

“Yes,” he admitted.

“And did you discuss introducing your son to Ms. Brennan with your wife?”

“No.”

“Why not?”

His face hardened like he couldn’t help himself. “Because I knew she’d overreact.”

The words hung in the air. I didn’t even have to respond. Diana wrote continue reading …