Leah,The week had been really hectic for me, and after what happened last night with Liam, all I wanted was a peaceful weekend to catch my breath. But the sight of Sarah, my mother-in-law standing in the hallway, unannounced and uninvited, dashed any hope of that."Welcome, Mother," I said, trying to sound cheerful as I stepped forward to hug her."Great, you are here," She rolled her eyes as she spoke, barely masking her irritation. She allowed me to hug her but pulled away quickly, as if the contact had burned her."That's funny, Mother. Where else would I be if not in my own home?" I forced a smile, keeping my tone light.She narrowed her eyes, scrutinising me, but I held her gaze, refusing to be intimidated."Where is Liam?" She asked, her eyes darting around in search of him."He stepped out...to meet a friend," I lied.I had no idea where he was. He had dressed and left in the morning without so much as a glance in my direction. It seemed as if the more I tried to confront him o
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