Gwen reached Arthur grandparents' house thirty minutes before the scheduled gathering.

"Ah, Mrs. Gwen Winthrop, you're..."

The housekeeper, momentarily flabbergasted by her uncharacteristic outfit, quickly regained composure and escorted her inside.

"Mrs. May Edwards has been looking forward to seeing you. There's time for a little chat before dinner starts."

Gwen sensed that May invitation for dinner was merely a cover. The true agenda was to persuade her against divorcing Arthur.

The moment she stepped into the living room, she noticed a huddle of people lounging on the sofas. Though she contemplated avoiding the crowd, May called out warmly, "Gwen, over here! It's been ages, let's catch up."

Feeling obligated,...