ON OUR ANNIVERSARY, MY HUSBAND LEFT FOR AN EMERGENCY MEETING & I RECEIVED A CAKE THAT SAID, “IT’S TIME TO GET DIVORCED.”
It was our first wedding anniversary. Thomas and I had an amazing year together, and I wanted to make the night unforgettable. I spent two weeks planning everything—the perfect dinner, the gift he always wanted, and I picked out a dress that made me feel stunning.
As I was lighting the last candle, my phone rang. It was Thomas.
“Hey darling, I’m so sorry… I have to fly out for an emergency meeting. We’ll celebrate when I’m back.”
I held back my disappointment and said, “Of course, honey.” Then I just sat on the couch, staring at the table I set for two.
A knock at the door pulled me out of it. It was a courier.
“Anna? Delivery for you.”
He handed me a beautiful box. My heart lifted—I thought Thomas had planned a surprise after all.
I opened the box, saw a cake… and nearly dropped it.
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