Marina always made sure to pack her husband Alexey’s suitcase whenever he had a business trip. For her, it was a small but meaningful ritual of love and care.
One morning, Alexey told her he had to travel urgently to another city for an important meeting. He left in a hurry, looking nervous. Marina thought it was unusual, because his goodbyes were usually slower and warmer. Still, she convinced herself that work stress was the reason.
A few hours later, Marina went to the mall to run some errands. As she walked past a restaurant with large windows, she froze. Inside, at a table by the window, sat Alexey. Across from him was a stylish woman. They were talking and smiling, and at one point, the woman gently touched his hand.
Marina’s heart sank. “Wasn’t he supposed to be on a plane right now?” she thought.Best vacation packagesGroceries
The Confrontation
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