The waitress wrote a letter to her father without her mother's knowledge

As Jackie walked toward the restroom, the waitress saw her opportunity. She quickly scribbled something on the back of the bill and returned to their table, handing it discreetly to Tom with a knowing look. Jackie returned just in time to see him reading something with an unreadable expression on his face. The sight unsettled her.

Her heart dropped when she saw him take out his phone and snap a photo of the note. Jackie’s stomach twisted with doubt and betrayal. Why would he want to keep it? Was there something inappropriate written there? The gesture made her feel as if her trust was slipping through her fingers.

Jackie replayed the scene in her head. If she had been there the moment the note was handed over, she would’ve called it out immediately. She hated that the waitress had waited for her to leave. It felt calculated, sneaky. Jackie struggled to stay calm as she returned to her seat, emotions bubbling just beneath the surface.

Tom noticed the change in her demeanor right away. She wasn’t as talkative, her tone had shifted. He tried to engage her, thinking maybe she was just tired. But Jackie’s focus was now fixed on the piece of paper in his hand—and what it might say about their marriage.