When you love someone, you trust them completely. That’s how it’s supposed to be, right? That’s what I believed in my marriage to Liam. For three years, I never doubted him. I had no reason to. Until his birthday came and shattered everything—my trust, my marriage, and even my faith in friendship. The Unexpected Business Trip Liam’s birthday was approaching, and I was excited to plan something special for him. But my excitement crumbled when he casually mentioned he’d be away for work that weekend. “I’m really sorry, Trina,” he

Lily always knew that Daniel’s mother, Eleanor, disliked her. But she never imagined just how far the woman would go to try and ruin her wedding day. Eleanor attacked the dress, destroyed the cake, and then, in one final act of cruelty, took the microphone to humiliate Lily in front of everyone. But Daniel made a choice that no one, not even Eleanor, saw coming—a choice that left his mother completely stunned and utterly alone. I’ll never forget the first time Daniel brought me to his parents’ enormous estate. I

On the night of our first wedding anniversary, I stood in my best dress, excitement bubbling inside me. The candles flickered on the beautifully set table, the duck à l’orange rested perfectly on the plate, and my heart felt full. But then the phone rang. “Hey, sweetheart,” Thomas’s voice came through, casual as ever. “I’m already halfway to the airport.” I frowned, gripping the phone tighter. “What airport?” “There’s an emergency meeting. Clients, you know how it is…” My heart sank. “Thomas, today is our anniversary.” “And I haven’t forgotten!