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SLOANE

I walk into the kitchen to grab a glass of water, expecting to see Martha bustling around in preparation for my parents’ anniversary but the scene that greets me is totally unexpected.

Dad is at the stove, cooking, and Martha is working alongside him.

Mom is sitting at the counter, sipping wine.

I stop dead in my tracks.

“Okay…um…I must’ve walked into the wrong house. Sorry to intrude!” I s