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Our entire clan was set to embark on a group holiday, but when Mallory, my spouse's longtime companion, caught wind of our plans, she begged to tag along. Without hesitation, Henry revoked my flight reservation and handed it to her instead, leaving me with a cramped seat on a 36-hour train journey.
I glanced at my husband's parents, and to my astonishment, they all backed his choice. So, I reluctantly accepted the arrangement—I took the train ticket and headed westward. I ended up staying away for a quarter of a year, throwing the whole family into disarray.

Betrayed by Love, A 36-Hour Train Ride to Redemption

"Text me your whereabouts now. I'll arrange transportation to pick you up," Henry stated.


"That's not necessary. I'm currently in Seattle."


His tone immediately escalated. "The whole family is in New Orleans! Why on earth are you in Seattle?"


"I made a last-minute change to my travel plans. You all can enjoy yourselves; I won't be joining," I responded coolly.


"Camille, what kind of trick are you playing? This is supposed to be a family vacation, and now you've gone off on your own?" He fumed.


"Indeed—it's meant to be a family trip. Yet you put me on a 36-hour uncomfortable train journey alone, while giving a premium seat to someone outside the family. What exactly were you thinking?" I replied with sarcasm.


"I should have known. You're still upset about that? Camille, you're being so trivial! It was just a train seat for goodness' sake. We didn't abandon you."


I chuckled. "Oh, so I should be grateful?"


Chapter 5