Lacey thought her husband Aidan’s birthday dinner would be filled with warmth and laughter, but instead, one sentence exposed the cracks in their marriage.
They had met years ago at a beach bonfire, where Aidan’s kindness and thoughtfulness won her heart. After they married, Aidan encouraged Lacey to leave her job so they could focus on starting a family. At first, she agreed, believing it was a shared dream. But soon, Aidan’s warmth faded, replaced with cold instructions and expectations.
