Rowan Bradford, my spouse, taught chemistry at Ashford University. His loving nature and attentiveness had always been constants in our marriage. Even after years together, people often remarked that I still had the appearance of a carefree college student. Each anniversary, Rowan would surprise me with a thoughtful present. Our friends frequently commented on how we seemed like the ideal pair, from our days in school uniforms to our wedding attire. I had always believed this to be true. However, just moments ago, as I helped him remove his coat, a small container tumbled out. I retrieved it, observing it