My husband proposed that my friend and I swap husbands for a week — I thought he was joking until I discovered she was actually willing to do it, so I agreed and decided to teach them both a lesson

Finally, I placed my glass on the table.

“Before anyone leaves, there’s something I’d like us to discuss.”

Sean smiled.

“What’s that?”

“The rules.”

He relaxed.

“Of course. We should establish boundaries.”

“Exactly,” I said. “And I think everyone should understand what they’re agreeing to.”

I reached for the folder beside my chair.

Inside were copies of the loan notice, the bank’s correspondence, and the documents Patricia had advised me to preserve.

Sean’s smile disappeared when he recognized the bank’s letterhead.

“What’s that doing here?”

I opened the folder.

“Before we exchange partners, I want to know why someone applied to borrow $240,000 against our home.”

Nobody spoke.

Nancy’s face lost its color.

Alex slowly turned toward her.

“What is she talking about?”

Sean stood up.

“This is a private matter between my wife and me.”

“Then explain it to your wife,” I replied. “Because I certainly don’t remember agreeing to that loan.”