Kelsey thought her in-laws’ gift of a spa day was a rare kindness. But when she returns home early, the house is empty, and her daughter is gone. What she discovers next shatters everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty.
On Lola’s fifth birthday, Kelsey was meant to relax at the spa. Instead, she finds herself at a café, watching her husband’s mistress celebrate Lola’s birthday with her.
A week before, her mother-in-law Nora had gifted Kelsey the spa day, suggesting she take a break while they handled the party. Kelsey reluctantly agreed, despite months of planning. But as she relaxed, uneasy thoughts about the party and her daughter crept in.
The spa wasn’t working. Something felt wrong. She rushed home to find the house quiet and empty, with no sign of the celebration she’d planned. Her neighbor Rachel revealed the party had moved to a café. Kelsey rushed there, fearing the worst.
Inside, she found Lola in a dress Kelsey hadn’t chosen, surrounded by strangers, with Peter and a woman she didn’t recognize. The woman, Madeline, was Peter’s mistress, and they had been planning a “second birthday” for Lola.
Kelsey confronted Peter, furious. The truth was out: her husband was having an affair, and his family was complicit. Lola, confused, ran to Kelsey, and together they left.
Back at home, Kelsey and Lola had a quiet, simple birthday celebration. Kelsey promised to always be there for her daughter, no matter what.
Later, Kelsey told her friend Rachel the truth about the party and the betrayal. She decided to divorce Peter and start fresh.
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