Vanessa was finally returning home to San Diego after three long, stressful weeks away on a business trip. Her body ached from jet lag, but her heart was brimming with excitement when she touched down well after midnight.
She had prepared the ideal surprise—no calls, no warning—for her husband, Eric. All they did was sneak into bed next to him and return quietly, as they used to do when things were easier.
The night she returned home, however, was anything but straightforward.
A Silent Return Becomes a Startling Moment
When Vanessa entered the house, it was dark. She put her things down, kicked off her shoes, and walked carefully down the hallway. She was careful not to wake Eric. All she wanted to do was go into bed and experience the comforts of home once more.
However, she froze when she opened the door to their bedroom.
A Silent Return Becomes a Startling Moment
When Vanessa entered the house, it was dark. She put her things down, kicked off her shoes, and walked carefully down the hallway. She was careful not to wake Eric. All she wanted to do was go into bed and experience the comforts of home once more.
However, she froze when she opened the door to their bedroom.
