My husband and daughter were sat at the kitchen table, scrolling through their phones like zombies, when I entered the kitchen after my shower, wearing a dressing gown over a pair of knickers and a bra."Morning both," I mumbled, rubbing my damp hair with a towel."Morning, love. You're not dressed?" Jack welcomed and then questioned my lack of work attire."Morning, mum," Jessica mumbled, not looking up from her phone."I think I have a bad tummy coming on. I think I'll call in sick today and get some rest," I lied."Sit down, love." My husband offered me his seat. "Do you want some tea?" I nodded, putting the towel in the wash basket before sitting down at the table. "You don't think it's... urrr..."I smiled. "Time of the month I think," lying again. My periods were regular. I wasn't due for another week, but it fit as a reasonable excuse for me not going to work."Ok, love. Rest up and I'll take Jessica to college. Come on, Jess, grab your things we need to make a move."My husban
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