After a Decade Together, She Discovered the True Value of Her Contributions

he said.

“Since when am I holding you back?” she asked.

He avoided her eyes.

“I want someone on my level,” he explained.

On my level.

Ten years earlier, when she had earned more than he did, that “level” had never been mentioned.

But she didn’t argue. Not then.

“Okay,” she said simply.

He blinked, surprised. “Okay?”

“Let’s divide everything,” she agreed.

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