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The divorce itself was brief, almost mechanical, as if the law had grown tired of witnessing grief and wanted to finish quickly. When the papers were signed, my former husband, Patrick Miller, reached into his jacket pocket and handed me a plain bank card. His face was calm, almost distant, the same expression he used when discussing household bills.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThis should cover you for a little while,\u201d he said evenly. \u201cThere are three hundred dollars on it.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The divorce itself was brief, almost mechanical, as if the law had grown tired of witnessing grief and wanted to finish quickly. When the papers were signed, my former husband, Patrick Miller, reached into his jacket pocket and handed me a plain bank card. His face was calm, almost distant, the same expression he used…<\/p>\n

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