She is not invited to the yearly family vacation that Layla\u2019s husband, Tom, organizes. When Layla eventually questions why she can\u2019t join after years of exclusion, Tom lies and places the responsibility on his mother. However, Layla and her mother-in-law uncover a family secret that causes the family to fall apart when Layla conducts her own research.\n\n\n\n
Since we were married, my husband, Tom, has taken his family on an annual island trip. I haven\u2019t been on family vacations for twelve years.\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhy don\u2019t we just take the kids on vacation and cancel this one?\u201d As I tossed a salad to accompany our meal, I inquired.\n\n\n\n
He countered, \u201cWhy would I do that?\u201d It will be hectic, and the children are too young. We can start discussing holidays with them when they get older.\u201dAnd me?\u201d I inquired. \u201cDo you think your mother will mind?\u201d\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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