My husband canceled our anniversary dinner because his mom was “sick” — then I froze when I saw who she was with that night.
Our tenth anniversary was supposed to be special.
Nathan and I had been talking about dinner all week.
I’d booked our favorite restaurant and even bought a new dress.
Then, two hours before our reservation, he stepped into the bedroom.
“We have to cancel.”
“What?”
“My mom’s sick.
She called me.
She’s alone and needs me.”
I was disappointed, but what was I supposed to say?
“Go.
I’ll cancel the reservation.”
He kissed my forehead.
“I’ll make it up to you.
I promise.”
That night, I ate takeout alone in the dress I’d bought for our anniversary.
Around nine, my phone buzzed.
It was my friend Tessa.
“Are you home?”
“Unfortunately.”
A few seconds later, she sent me a photo.
“Maybe I’m crazy, but…
isn’t that your MIL?”
I zoomed in.
It was.
Dressed up.
Glass of wine in her hand.
So much for being sick.
Then Tessa sent another message.
Wait.
“Isn’t that Nathan behind her?”
My heart started pounding.
Another photo appeared.
Nathan was standing beside his mother.
But they weren’t alone.
A young woman was with them.
