He wanted to change their marriage, but her heart had frozen long ago
She’s pairing socks when she senses a presence, and looks up. Dov is standing at the door, blazer over his arm.
“You came home late last night,” he says. Dov had been sleeping when she came in.
“It’s busy at work,” said Chava. She could explain, but decides it’s not worth the effort.
“I wanted to talk to you about the summer,” Dov’s voice is muffled by the washer. “I thought we could take a trip, in honor of our 35th.”
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