On Thanksgiving, Lila receives a mysterious package that shatters everything she thought she knew about her marriage. What follows isn’t just betrayal — it’s a reckoning. As lies unravel, Lila must decide whether to fall apart…
or rise into something stronger than they ever saw coming.
I remember the cinnamon, the butter, and the warmth of the kitchen with the windows slightly fogged. Blake, our dog, was curled under the table, and my husband, Cole, was humming off-key as he unpacked groceries across from me.
It could have been any Thanksgiving — any soft and lovely Thanksgiving where I could sit back and truly be grateful for my life.
I was chopping carrots and potatoes when the doorbell rang.
“You expecting anyone, Lila?” Cole asked, looking up.
“No,” I said, shaking my head. My parents were out of state for the holiday, and Cole’s parents had opted for Thanksgiving dinner with Cole’s sister, Kelsey, instead.
“Are you?”
He shrugged and went back to unboxing a pie. I wiped my hands on a dish towel and walked to the door, more distracted than curious. I had stuffing in the oven, potatoes on standby, and the sweet potatoes were still waiting to be mashed.
And I was anxious about telling Cole my news.
