Chapter 1
Laura’s POV
The sun beat down on the backyard pool, turning the water into a shimmering blue sheet that invited me in to escape the sticky summer heat clinging to my body.
I had been floating on my back for what felt like forever, letting the cool waves lap over my skin, hoping it would drown out the frustration building inside me from months of neglect.
My husband, the father of those two grown boys splashing around, was holed up in his study as usual, glued to his computer with endless work emails and spreadsheets, completely oblivious to how our bedroom had turned into a cold, empty space where we barely touched anymore.
I adjusted my bikini top, feeling the fabric hug my full breasts tightly, and glanced back at the house, wondering if he would even notice if I spent
