My Husband Went on a Business Trip Right Before Christmas — on Christmas Eve, I Found Out He Lied and Was Actually in Our City

I always thought my husband, Shawn, and I had the kind of marriage where nothing was left unsaid. We shared everything—the silly jokes, the whispered dreams, the triumphs, and the struggles. At least, I believed that, until a single moment on Christmas Eve shattered everything I thought I knew.

“Andrea, I’ve got bad news,” Shawn said, his fingers tapping nervously on the counter. “My boss called. There’s an emergency client situation in Boston. I have to leave tonight.”

My heart sank. “Tonight? But it’s Christmas Eve.”

“I know,” he sighed. “Trust me, I tried to get out of it, but this client is threatening to pull their entire account.”

I studied his face, searching for some reassurance, but something felt… off. Was that guilt flickering in his eyes? Anxiety?

“You’ve never had to work during Christmas before. Can’t someone else handle it?” I asked.

“Not this time,” he said, avoiding my gaze. “I’ll make it up to you, I promise. We’ll have our own Christmas when I get back.”

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