My Husband Played “Perfect” at My Parents’ Party—While I Realized the House Was Part of Their Plan

throat. My voice sounded too loud in the suddenly quiet living room.

“I wanted to gather everyone here because I have something important to share about—”

Marcus cut me off, laughing in that dismissive way. “Oh my god, is this about her again?” He gestured toward the woman like she was a harmless inside joke. “You’ve been weird about her since we were continue reading …