It had been more her choice than his, something she had acknowledged but never interrogated deeply. She spoke first, listed reasons, fears, and priorities. Brett listened, nodded, and agreed. His consent felt generous then. Now she wondered if he had agreed reluctantly.
Brett had agreed without resistance or argument, which had reassured her. She remembered relief and gratitude for harmony. It seemed proof of alignment. Now she reconsidered that ease, questioning whether his calm acceptance masked a sacrifice, and whether his quiet had been resignation she hadn’t noticed.