Adrian’s first real apology came during a co-parenting session.
“I didn’t think I was an abusive husband.”
I said nothing.
“I thought abusive husbands were men like my father.”
There.
Paul again.
“Men who punched. Broke bones. Terrified everybody.”
Then:
“I thought grabbing you was different.”
“It was still frightening.”
“I know.”
“Now.”
“Yes.”
Then:
“And when Harbor Crown came, I started thinking disclosure would make ordinary marriage problems look criminal.”
“Were they ordinary?”
“No.”
That answer mattered.
Then:
“I chose the license over making you safe.”
I looked at him.
“You chose your image over reality.”
He nodded.
“Yes.”
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