He returned home early to surprise his wife and newborn—but instead found her alone, starving, while his family enjoyed a luxury vacation funded by his money.

wiped her cheeks.

“They went out.”

“All of them?”

She nodded.

“When are they coming back?”

Claire looked away.

“January fourth.”

Ethan stared at her.

“January fourth?”

“They left for Cancún this morning.”

For several seconds he was certain he had misunderstood.

Then he opened the refrigerator.

It was nearly empty.

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