Her Autumn Melancholy, His Winter Grave

Summary

My husband's childhood sweetheart has "autumn melancholy syndrome." Every year, when autumn arrives, she becomes despondent and suicidal.

For her, he cancels three months of his life to travel abroad and keep her company.

"Molly, she's in a fragile state. Don't overthink it."

I gradually grew accustomed to his annual three-month disappearance.

Until, on a business trip to France, I saw him with a five-year-old girl by his side.

"Daddy, why do you only spend three months with Mommy and me? I want you for longer, much longer."