After dinner was finished and the plates were cleared, I stood up from my chair and picked up my glass of water.
“I want to make a special toast,” I announced loudly enough for everyone to hear.
Liam stiffened slightly beside me, looking a bit surprised by my sudden announcement. I smiled warmly at the table, though my hand felt freezing cold against the glass. Both families turned their attention to me, eagerly waiting to hear my words.
“Six days ago, my dear husband, Liam, forgot to hang up his phone,” I began calmly.
The entire dining room instantly fell dead silent as everyone looked at me in confusion. Liam’s face changed immediately, turning pale in a matter of seconds.
“I called him because I wanted to know if he would be home for dinner,” I continued, keeping my voice firm and steady. “He was angry that I was checking up on him during his workday.”
