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Chapter 13
The chapter delves into the protagonist's emotional turmoil and strained relationship with her partner, Harris. She struggles to conceal her inner chaos, particularly her unresolved feelings for someone named Davey, while maintaining a facade of normalcy. Harris senses her distress, mistaking it for post-travel fatigue, but the protagonist deflects with a lie about menopause to avoid confrontation. This deception temporarily garners sympathy, creating a fragile moment of connection, though the underlying…-
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Chapter 14
The chapter opens with the narrator reflecting on mundane appointments like dental visits and oil changes, contrasting them with her current state of preoccupation with sexual desire. In a gynecologist's waiting room, she observes two other women: a pregnant woman absorbed in her magazine and an elderly woman scrolling on her phone. The narrator muses on the stark differences in their life stages, imagining the older woman's body with a mix of curiosity and pity, while envying the pregnant woman's sense of…-
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Chapter 15
The chapter opens with the narrator's vivid fantasy of recording a seductive dance for Davey, intending to reveal more of herself than he’s seen before. She imagines the dance as a direct, uncomplicated invitation, bypassing moral hesitations. The act is framed as urgent, driven by a darkly humorous acknowledgment of her mortality—she wants to experience sex with him before facing the mundane reality of living for decades afterward. This sets the tone for her desperate, almost obsessive pursuit of…-
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Chapter 16
The chapter opens with the narrator grappling with Harris's decision to work with Caro and the London Symphony Orchestra, leaving her alone with their child, Sam. She feels a mix of guilt and self-loathing, criticizing her own "disgusting, vain, profoundly selfish" inner life. While she manages to maintain a structured routine with Sam, she struggles to create a genuine family atmosphere, feeling it's all an act. Harris's absence highlights her emotional turmoil, though Sam's small encouragements during…-
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Chapter 17
The chapter opens with the protagonist reflecting on her physical progress during a workout session with her trainer, Brett, and fellow gym-goer, Scarlett. She notes her increased strength, from lifting heavier weights to carrying groceries with ease, and observes subtle changes in her body. A moment of self-awareness strikes as she stands naked before a mirror with her partner, Sam, who remarks that she appears "taller," symbolizing her growing confidence and transformation. Later, the protagonist plans…-
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Chapter 18
The chapter opens with the protagonist returning home to find her family unchanged, except for a pizza box in the fridge. Her child, Sam, excitedly shares details of a sleepover, while her husband, Harris, inquires about her day. The protagonist reflects on her recent sexual encounter, framing it as a necessary escape rather than a romantic pursuit. She feels no guilt, instead embracing the experience as a lifeline. The domestic scene contrasts sharply with her internal turmoil, hinting at the growing…-
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Chapter 19
The chapter opens with a strained domestic scene between the narrator and her husband, Harris, as they go through the motions of their routine with cold politeness. Their once-familiar interactions now feel hollow, and Harris announces he will spend one night a week in his office, mirroring the narrator’s own behavior. The tension between them is palpable, particularly when Harris notices her new belt, hinting at unspoken conflicts. Their conversation about scheduling feels more like a negotiation…-
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Chapter 23
The chapter opens with the protagonist accompanying her friend Jordi to buy cigarettes after a shocking revelation. Jordi is incredulous about the protagonist's new arrangement with her husband, Harris, where each is allowed one night of freedom per week without ending their marriage. The protagonist explains she first confessed her desires to a telephotographer, which Jordi calls a "Third Thing"—a Quaker concept allowing indirect communication of difficult truths. The protagonist grapples with the…-
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Chapter 24
The chapter follows the protagonist and Jordi as they attend a gallery opening in North Hollywood, hoping to see artist Lore Estes, who doesn’t show up. Instead, they encounter Kris, Lore’s ex-girlfriend and muse, whose artwork resembles Lore’s. A subtle, unspoken tension develops between the protagonist and Kris, marked by fleeting eye contact and mutual curiosity. Jordi encourages the protagonist to seize the moment, leading her to message Kris and ask her out. The bold move pays off when Kris…-
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Chapter 25
The chapter opens with the narrator grappling with rumors about her marriage to Harris, as word spreads about their unconventional relationship dynamics. While she resents the assumption that they must be divorcing, she argues to her friend Jordi that marriage should be fluid, like parent-child relationships, rather than a rigid binary. Jordi, whose partnership with Mel remains her primary focus, gently reminds the narrator that her perspective may isolate her as a minority viewpoint. This exchange…-
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