I planned to surprise my husband, Noah, with his favorite lasagna at work, but the receptionist said he was on vacation—despite telling me he was swamped. Suspicious, I followed him the next day to my sister Emily’s house, where they hugged and seemed secretive. Assuming an affair, I called Emily’s husband, Ethan, who urged me to come over. Through a window, I overheard them discussing a “surprise” for me. Furious, I confronted them, only
to learn Noah, Emily, and Ethan were planning my dream bakery, “Grace & Crumb,” for our anniversary. Noah’s late nights and lies were to keep it a secret. Overwhelmed, I realized my fears of betrayal were wrong. Three months later, the bakery thrived, filled with family and love, proving trust in love outweighed my doubts.
