It started with small things: we returned from our holiday to find a strange scent lingering in the air, or I would discover a window open that I was certain I had closed. And let’s not even talk about the furniture that had been moved slightly out of place.
As we began to piece the puzzle together, we were horrified to realize that my mother-in-law had let herself in uninvited, leaving her mark on our marriage in ways we never expected. What she did next was even more shocking...
We decided to take a well-deserved vacation, but I couldn't shake a feeling of unease during the trip. Though the destination was picturesque and relaxing, something kept gnawing at me. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but I attributed it to pre-trip stress. Even my husband noted my restlessness as we lounged on the beach, cocktails in hand. “Relax,” he said, but the feeling lingered.