David always smiled, thanked me, and promised that « next time » we’d have more time for each other.
So when we decided to save for a special anniversary trip to Italy, I believed it was finally our turn.
For an entire year, we skipped takeout, postponed buying new furniture, and even worked extra hours to build our vacation fund.
Every dollar represented a sacrifice we had made together.
Or so I thought.
Last week, David came home unusually quiet.