Making a move

My strategy had worked. Aidan reacted.

”Now that sounds like a terrific idea... if only...!”

“What do you mean ‘if only’? Jenny is lovely and your kids are a delight! How could you even think...?”

”You didn’t have to live with them, did you!” Aidan was in defensive mode! At last, a proper reaction!

I was being deliberately provocative. I knew that Jenny and Aidan had been going through a rough patch before he had ‘died’ and that their two boys were unruly little shits.

“Well if you’re not bothered... maybe I’ll give her a try. Always really fancied Jenny!”