He left his young wife emotionally devastated and with two young children to raise by herself. With no time to mourn properly, she scrambled to find w...ork to keep her distressed family together. Drifting from one bad-paying job to another, she finally let a broker talk her into selling homes part time to augment her income. Now she owned her own real estate company.Her son, the oldest and still single, lived in another city and worked as an attorney for a prominent law firm. Her daughter started. I work here, but today is my day off. I hope I’m not intruding.” She extended her hand. Diane shook it. “I’m Diane. Nice to meet you. I don’t think I’ve seen you around before. What do you do?” Diane settled back into her comfortable position.“I work in finance upstairs. I handle the business end of the condo and membership sales. It’s kind of boring, but it pays well and has a few perks like being able to use the facilities on my days off. My boyfriend is out playing golf, so I thought I’d. They seemed to be husband and wife, and that was how they were introduced to Brenda. She was pleased to see the nice girl who had helped her that night after the film show. Brenda waved across the room to Alice Marlow. With introductions over, the party got down to the serious business of drinking and dancing. Brenda was soon feeling high and very happy, and she tried to keep pace with the glass-lifting of Alice... but it was a task beyond her. Alice seemed quite sober by comparison, and Brenda. " I can see that."She didn't say anything, and we were both silent for a moment. I don't know why, but I just blurted it out."How long have you been having sex with Michelle and her mother?" Wha..." Don't lie to me. I saw you." I..."She didn't say anything, and I could hear her start to cry."Is that what you've been so angry about?" Yes. How long have you been lying to me?" Mom...I'm sorry..."Her head fell on my shoulder, and I could feel her tears on my skin. I moved my arm and lifted up her.