I loved this "about-turn" technique in your story. At least it appeared to my novelist-naive understanding of writing as a technique. Very clever to keep the reader on edge.

But that's not what I want to really say: both of you are a very happy and lucky couple, and I wish you and your husband all the bliss and happiness you both deserve. My wife and I will be celebrating our 35th anniversary this year. To this day, Juliet is still the "hot like …" woman that I had met so long ago.