I was well on my way to my mother-in-law’s house with a hot lasagna in hand when a frantic call from my lawyer turned everything upside down. “Get back home. NOW,” she urged, her voice urgent.
What I walked into that night revealed the darker sides of two of the most important people in my life.
I had always thought my life was quite stable. As a finance executive with a lucrative job, I enjoyed the independence I had long desired.
My bills were settled, my pantry was stocked, and I could indulge in occasional treats…..