I leaned back.
“How did you want them to happen, Tyler?”
He rubbed his forehead.
“I wanted us to have a conversation.”
“When?”
“Soon.”
“You’ve been having an affair for almost a year, and you were planning to tell me soon?”
His eyes flickered toward Rachel.
She looked away.
Tyler swallowed.
“I know I’ve made mistakes.”
“That is an interesting way to describe an entire year of lying.”
“Please let me finish.”
I gestured for him to continue.
He took a deep breath.
“Rachel and I are having a child. That changes everything. I have responsibilities, and I need to make sure the baby has a stable environment.”
“Then find a home you can afford.”
He stared at me.
“What?”
“You heard me.”
Rachel leaned forward.
“Debra, this isn’t about money. It’s about giving the baby the best possible start.”
“Then you and Tyler can choose a home together.”
“We already have.”
