June 3, 2026

A Birthday Surprise That Changed Everything

The Turning Point

The decision was made. I deserved better.

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I left work early, claiming illness.

My heart pounded as I drove home.

Emmett’s car was there. Hours too soon.

Carefully, I approached from the side yard.

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Voices drifted from the patio. Laughter.

I crouched by the window, heart in my throat.

Emmett, Phoebe, Finn, and Luca.

Drinking my Christmas bourbon.

Phoebe’s hand on his thigh. Such familiarity.

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