My Husband Planned A ‘Business Trip’ With His Assistant. I Packed His Bags. Then I Called The Hotel To Arrange A ‘Surprise’ That Ruined Their Entire Weekend

focusing on normalcy

Taking the kids to school kept me occupied, but the key weighed heavily in my pocket. I tried to focus on their day-to-day needs, masking my anxiety with routine.

Lucy’s nervous questions about her homework and Timmy’s usual grumpiness filled the morning. Still, each time my hand brushed against the key, curiosity tugged at me.

What did Mark leave behind? My gut told me this key was part of a larger mystery.