Laura never questioned that arrangement or asked for reassurances. It felt unnecessary, almost insulting, to formalize what already existed. Love, she believed, made certain things obvious. The idea of needing a contract never crossed her mind.
They had always thought of themselves as a team. Different strengths, shared direction. She had contributed to the upkeep of the house. They faced problems side by side, not alone. But that belief wavered now. She could no longer cling to the memory of their partnership and pretend that this might still be faced together.