I decided to wait until we were ready to cut it. After all, it was just a cake, and it wouldn’t spoil the night I had spent weeks planning. But deep down, I couldn’t shake the nagging thought that something was off.

Ella deep in thought | Source: Midjourney
The room was lively, filled with the warmth of close friends and family, all gathered to celebrate Tom’s birthday. As the clock ticked closer to cake time, I felt a surge of energy.
I excused myself, heading back to the kitchen to retrieve the cake. My hands were steady but my heart wasn’t. The earlier unease had settled in my stomach, a constant reminder that something might be amiss.
CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE Advertisement:
ONE MOUNTAIN MEXICAN RICE BOX
Reuse Your Milk Carton for This Handy Homemade Recipe!
Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup Recipe
Baked Apple Fritters
The baking soda cleans and polishes the tiles with a single pass: use it like this
Sprinkling salt on watermelon is the new trend that’s going viral in the South. Here’s why
Simplify Your Cleaning Routine with the Broom Trick
“This Simple Drink Could Melt Away Belly Fat Faster Than You Think—Discover the Power of Ginger Water!”
How To Make Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake