My husband brought his mom along on our vacation—then the moment we arrived, she handed me a list of chores because I “hadn’t earned a break”… so I decided it was time to teach her a lesson.

to Martin in the breakfast hall.

“I have a surprise for you,” I told him. “A boat trip. Just us and the kids. A quiet cove.”

My husband looked up, confused, then pleased.

“Consider it booked.”

“Yeah? When did you plan that?” he asked.

“Last night.”

Clara arrived late, sunglasses pushed up in her hair, and dropped into the fourth chair with a sigh.

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