My Husband’s Close Friend Came To Dinner—And After He Left, our 7-Year-Old Daughter Went Silent For Months
Jake and Mark had been inseparable since childhood—more like brothers than friends. Mark was part of our family life, adored by our seven-year-old, Lily, who often chose “Uncle Mark” over her real uncles. One evening, Jake was late for dinner, so I asked Mark to grab takeout. During the meal, I stepped out briefly, leaving…