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He paused for a moment outside his building, mentally weighing everything he was about to say to his wife. Then he climbed the stairs and unlocked the door.<\/p>\n

\u201cHi,\u201d said Buchin. \u201cVera, are you home?\u201d<\/p>\n

I am,\u201d his wife replied flatly. \u201cHi. So, should I start frying the scallops?\u201d<\/p>\n

Buchin had promised himself he\u2019d act directly\u2014confidently, decisively, like a man! He would end his double life while the kisses of his mistress still lingered on his lips, before he got sucked back into the dull routine.<\/p>\n

\u201cVera,\u201d he cleared his throat. \u201cI came to tell you\u2026 we need to separate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vera reacted more than calmly. It was hard to rattle her. Buchin used to tease her about this, calling her \u201cVera Coldheart.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat do you mean?\u201d Vera asked from the kitchen doorway. \u201cSo\u2026 should I not cook the scallops?\u201d<\/p>\n

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He paused for a moment outside his building, mentally weighing everything he was about to say to his wife. Then he climbed the stairs and unlocked the door. \u201cHi,\u201d said Buchin. \u201cVera, are you home?\u201d I am,\u201d his wife replied flatly. \u201cHi. So, should I start frying the scallops?\u201d Buchin had promised himself he\u2019d act…<\/p>\n

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