When My Husband’s Mistress Became My Unexpected Ally

Synopsis

I couldn't sleep again last night, so I was up early, curled on our living room sofa with Marcus's laptop balanced on my knees. Five months pregnant, finding a comfortable position was becoming its own daily challenge. My fingers hovered over the keyboard as I scrolled through Pinterest, hunting for gender reveal ideas. Blue balloons or pink confetti? Cake with colored filling or smoke bombs? I wanted something special, something that would make Marcus smile again. The distance between us had been growing for months. Three years of fertility treatments had drained us both—emotionally, physically, financially. But this miracle baby, our little one who'd appeared against all odds, was going to change everything. I was sure of it.