I did not confront W at all today about her deceit and treachery, the events from last night. I just couldn't convince myself there was any point in raising the issue with her. Besides we each received some very bad news today.
W's uncle (married to MIL's sister) passed away this morning. They live just a couple of hours drive east of here.
And my mother told me my uncle, her oldest living brother, he lives in another state, was also very close to death himself, and would not make it past today.
I mention this because these sad events have been playing on our minds today. When I spoke with W briefly today, she noted I sounded a little down, and asked what was the matter. I told her that there's been a lot of bad news today (I was also implying that W's lies and infidelity were part of these bad tidings, but W did not take the bait.)
W's attitude was odd around me though when it came to discussions of her uncle's passing. She seemed so nonchalant about it, almost flippantly cold. I wasn't sure she was putting on a brave face or not. I really liked her uncle, and I regret that I never got to see him again after the bomb -- such that his passing has made me sad as well. I just haven't been able to figure out why W had shown such a lack of compassion hersef. I wanted to hug her and comfort her, but she was being just as aloof as ever -- I guess she's trying very hard to keep me beyond arm's length.
I know, pursuing her would be bad. And I really don't know that I would actually want to catch her at this point.
