MY HUSBAND MADE ME HIDE UPSTAIRS DURING HIS PR0M0TION DINNER BECAUSE I WASN’T « BACK IN SHAPE » THREE WEEKS AFTER HAVING TWINS.

Lucas came home twenty minutes before his guests were due.

He showered, put on his nicest suit, inspected the table, and smiled.

« This looks incredible. »

Then he looked at me.

The smile disappeared.

« You’re not planning to sit with us tonight, are you? »

I blinked. « Why wouldn’t I? »

His eyes traveled slowly over my loose dress and postpartum stomach.

« Come on. You’re not exactly back in shape yet. »

For a moment, I couldn’t speak.