Afraid I have waited too long

[nit84]

When I came home from work today. The W had packed up all her knick knacks that were on two shelves in our living room.

I am not trying to read into a reason why she did this today and not last month or last summer.

I am ok but a bit nervous that she might bring up D discussion. I want to avoid this but might not be able to.

If she asks to talk to me about this what should I do?

I will listen to what she has to say very intently but after I do is it ok to say "Thank you for telling me these things. I need some time to digest it all and we can talk more then."

That way things aren't said on emotions. Depending on what she says I will try to empathize with her and validate her feelings.

I feel that I shouldn't have to rush to respond considering she has had 7 months to do something and is now just getting around to it.

If she does bring up the D subject Im sure she will want to do relatively quickly. Fastest or shortest way allowed by law. I am not feeling that I want to handle it in that manner.

I need some advice on how to handle this please.

I hope I am just overthinking things but I also need and want to be prepared as much as possible if this is coming.