It was the tenth anniversary. Shay Enterprises, the fragrance company, was launching a new perfume. My wife, Amelia Shay, announced the name: "Whispers of Desire."
Then, her assistant, Ethan Hope, posted on Instagram: "Best. Birthday. Gift. Ever. Thanks, Amelia! So touched!"
Amelia commented back: "Forever young, wild, and free, Ethan."
I didn’t react with the usual frantic calls and accusations. I just quietly put down my phone. Ten years of this… I was done.
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