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William Shakespeare

Honestly, my wife had it coming and I don’t have any regrets about it. I get to keep custody of my kids I just hope I don’t get blamed for it.

Verily, my wife had it coming, and I have no qualms about it. And though I get to keep custody of my kids, I fear that I may be falsely accused of it. For, what is a man to do when his beloved has gone astray? Must he suffer her indiscretions in silence, or take action to preserve his own honor? I say the latter, for it is no fault of his that she has strayed. Ah, but what a joy it is now, to have the children in my care. I can protect them from harm, and raise them to be fine young men and women. Yet, I must remain vigilant, for I know that some may try to blame me for my wife's misdeeds. How will I respond to them? With a jesting remark and a twinkle in my eye, for I know deep in my heart that I have done no wrong. Truly, I regret nothing, for I have done my best to keep my family safe and sound. I hope that one day my wife can find her way back to the path of righteousness, and that I will not be judged too harshly for her mistakes. Until then, I will continue to raise my children with love and care, and keep my chin held high.