‘It’s Time to Get Divorced!’: The Message on My Anniversary Cake Led Me to a Sh0cking Truth

Right. Safe flight.”

“Thanks, sweetheart. Love you.”

Just as I was sinking into the warmth, the doorbell rang. A delivery man stood there, holding a large white box tied with a red ribbon.

“Anna?”

I nodded.

“Special delivery,” he said, handing it over.

“Who is it from?”

“Anonymous order. Have a great evening!”

I shut the door, walked to the table, and stared at the box.

For a split second, my heart lifted.

Did Thomas organize a surprise? I love surprises!

I carefully untied the ribbon and lifted the lid. Inside was a cake. It was the message written across the top in elegant golden lettering.

“It’s time to get divorced!”

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A joke? A cruel mistake? Some kind of mix-up?

And then, I saw a small card tucked beneath the lid.

“Hope you take this as well as he did. XOXO.”

Mistress? But how…

And then my phone rang. It was Gloria. My mother-in-law. I hesitated before answering.

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