Chapter 57

• THE TALK
• MENTAL NOTE—NEVER TELL your ex-husband that you’re going to tell your kids that you’re dating. That conversation did not go well. He repeatedly asked me to wait—but it’s my decision, and Mateo supports it, and that’s all I need.
• Exams are done. It’s officially summer break. Mom guilt tells me I shouldn’t jeopardize their first night off school with my own news, but there will always be some reason not to tell them. Maybe the pizza I ordered will soften the blow. I mean, I sprung for the cheesy bread and everything.