“It’s you! You killed my parents! Just wait! When the police arrive, I’ll have you locked up!” He began to laugh maniacally. “But you are my wife; I’ll try to…

As she spoke, my mom even pulled a bunch of local specialties from her bag: “Here, these are things we bought locally. Good quality, low price.”  Cole looked at me,…

Chapter 8  For the following days, we steered clear of each other.  Cole repeatedly tried to talk to me, but I refused.  He looked at me with pity: “I know…

Chapter 7  As he finished speaking, he moved to hug me: “Dear, you must be suffering with the pregnancy.  Don’t worry about these things anymore. Rest assured, after this is…

At this moment, sitting on the floor, I kept recalling things.  Suddenly, I lifted my head and finally grasped the thread of understanding amidst all the things that  felt wrong. …

Chapter 5  After sending both sets of parents off on their travels, I was alone at home. As usual, I went to work, came home, and cleaned. I also received…

While we were speaking, the doorbell rang. I quickly went to open the door. It was my parents.  As soon as they stepped inside, my father said heartily, “Sam, what…

After Cole left, I called all the parents. Told them tours left from the city.  After hearing that, my in–laws immediately demanded me bought Business Class tickets for them.  and…

A week back, Cole came home whistling. He pulled two fancy tickets from his bag.  “Buddy just opened a travel agency. Snagged these promo deals. Figured your folks would love…

Chapter 1  I got a call from SAR–my folks are stranded in restricted wilderness and need a rescue. They  warned me to prepare for a hefty price tag.  Upon hearing…