Layla’s husband, Tom, plans the family’s annual vacation, but she is not invited. After years of seclusion, Layla finally asks why she is unable to join, but Tom lies and blames his mother. But when Layla does her own research, she and her mother-in-law discover a family secret that destroys the family.
My husband, Tom, has taken his family to the island every year since we were married. It has been twelve years since I last had a family trip.
“Why don’t we just cancel this and take the kids on vacation?” I asked, tossing a salad to go with our dinner.
“Why would I do that?” he retorted. The kids are too young, and it will be busy. When they’re older, we can start talking to them about holidays.”And me?” I asked. “Is your mother going to mind?”
