I was leaving on a business trip when the airline announced the cancellation.

Weather. Mechanical issue. No clear answers. Annoyed but relieved, I took a cab home, thinking I’d surprise my husband, Ethan. We hadn’t had much time together lately. A quiet night sounded perfect.

I unlocked the door.

A woman stood in the hallway wearing my robe.

She looked relaxed, hair damp, holding a mug from our kitchen. She smiled politely, like I was the one intruding.

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