Margaret loved her husband and did everything he asked of her, which was a lot. But for years, she hadn’t been on the receiving end of that love. She had resigned herself to the idea that her life would always be this way — until she opened a strange box beneath the Christmas tree.
Margaret’s day began with her usual routine, making breakfast for Simon. Despite her effort, Simon criticized her cooking, leaving her disheartened. She mentioned wanting to join a book club, but Simon dismissed the idea, insisting she stay home.
Later, while decorating the Christmas tree, deliveryman Roy brought her a gift—a Santa ornament. Touched by his kindness, Margaret confided that Simon didn’t believe in surprises. Roy seemed unsettled when Margaret mentioned her old high school.
That evening, alone and feeling ignored by Simon, Margaret noticed an unfamiliar package under the tree. Inside was a friendship bracelet and a note: “I’ll be waiting where we made our promise.” Recognizing the memory, she left for her old school, where she reunited with Roy. He revealed he was her childhood friend, Michael, who had never forgotten their bond.
Though torn by loyalty to Simon, Margaret finally chose to embrace the love she deserved, rekindling the warmth and happiness she thought she’d lost.
