When I was here daily (3 to 7 years ago) everyone posted to everyone else. I'm shocked that you didn't get replies. I'm also sorry I wasn't around. I'm away and using dialup on my laptop.
But I'm here now. And you can post to me ANY TIME on my thread under Surviving and I promise I will always get back to you. And so will my friends.
I remember having encounters with my H very similar to yours. And I think you did VERY well. You can think whatever you want to think in his presence but you had the right idea by being ready to go. He saw you. He got to see, most likely, some changes in you. But you didn't beg or plead. You have a life, right? You were mysterious. You had to get going.
And by him sitting in the recliner and reading the paper just like in the old days - he felt comfortable. He could remember how it used to be. ANd that is not a bad thing at all.
(((Poet))) Hugs to you! You did a very good job. Let your attorney handle the paperwork. It doesn't mean anything is over. It is something that needs to be done for your protection. But in the meantime. Know that you "DUN GOOD".