
My Husband Said He Was on a ‘Year-Long Work Trip Abroad’ — Then I Accidentally Ran Into Him in the Next Town
When my husband Liam told me he’d be leaving for a year-long work project in Norway, I believed him completely. Why wouldn’t I? He looked me straight in the eyes, talked about government secrets and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. I trusted him with my whole heart. So imagine my shock when I walked into a small bakery in my parents’ town and found him there—laughing, relaxed, and holding hands with someone I never, ever expected. Let me back up. I’ve always loved my job as a graphic designer. There’s something magical about