Dear Mark,
I want you to know that I love you. I know I have never said that to you before, but please know I do. And don’t be mad at Imelda; I made her promise she wouldn’t tell you I was gone until you got home.
There’s something I need to do. I didn’t want to tell you I was leaving because I know you wouldn’t understand, and I didn’t want you to talk me out of it; I’m not sure I even understand myself. But I have to go, or I will never be able to live with myself.
I met someone last year, a woman; we became friends when I really needed one, and now she’s in trouble. Bad trouble. And I have to help her find her way out of it.
I will be back when I get this taken care of; I promise. The last four months have been the happiest of my life, and I can’t wait to come home to you and Anastasia when this is all done. Take care of her for me and promise me you won’t let Imelda do all the work.
Don’t come after me; stay with our daughter. I will be home soon.
love you, Jade.
