The Year He Finally Loved Me

Summary

Ten years into our marriage, Declan finally stopped calling me by the wrong name in his sleep.

When his "first love" called, he didn't immediately abandon me to run to her.

Even our son started treating me like a mother, instead of begging for "Auntie Serena" to be his mom.

Friends and family congratulated me. They said my patience had finally paid off, that the clouds had parted.

Even my best friend, who had cut me off years ago because she couldn't stand watching me degrade myself for him, sent a text:

"After all these years, Declan actually started loving you. I guess you win."