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 Saturday. I just need somewhere to stay.

The Setup

I’m Maya Chen, 29. I fix elevators for a living.

I met Derek two years ago. He was charming, attentive. Six months ago, we moved into his apartment—our place, supposedly.

But somewhere along the way, I stopped being myself.

The next day, while he planned the party, I made my own list:

What was actually continue reading …