Chapter 3 - The ObligationI thought she was joking.
She wasn’t smiling.
“The babysitter?”
“Taking care of the kids during this vacation is entirely your responsibility. Daniel and I need time together.”
I adored my grandchildren and had helped with them many times.
But I had never agreed to spend the entire vacation acting as their nanny.
“I’m happy to help, but I thought this was a family vacation.”
“It is.”
She pointed toward the children.
“They’re your family.”
I lowered my voice.
“Could we split the childcare? You could rest, and I could too.”
Macy laughed.
“Know your place. My husband paid for your vacation. Consider this your way of earning back the money.”
For several seconds, I couldn’t answer.
May you like
Then Noah ran toward the water, and I had to chase after him.
Macy left.
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Chapter 4 - The Silent StrainAt first, I told myself she was simply exhausted.
Chapter 5 - The Conversation with DanielOn the third day, Caleb asked why I never joined his parents for dinner.
Chapter 6 - The Tablet and the TruthThat night, Daniel confronted Macy.
Chapter 7 - The Unraveling of the LieMacy crossed her arms.
Chapter 8 - The ReorganizationDaniel placed the tablet on the table.
Chapter 9 - Setting BoundariesMacy lowered her head.
