-momsincontrol- Giselle Palmer- Sheridan Love -... May 2026

Mia’s eyes lit up. “I finally solved the fraction problem in math!”

Giselle clicked open the email. The message was short, typed in a hurried font: Giselle— I’m sorry I disappeared. I’m in trouble and I need your help. It’s about the locket. Meet me at the old pier tomorrow at 6 p.m. Bring no one else. —S. The words hit Giselle like a cold splash of water. She glanced at her kids, who were already pulling at her sleeve, eager for the cookie‑baking mission.

Lucas grinned. “And I taught the class how to make a paper airplane that actually flies!” -MomsInControl- Giselle Palmer- Sheridan Love -...

“Giselle,” he said, his voice hoarse. “I didn’t know who else to call.”

Giselle’s heart hammered. “So he’s blackmailing you?” Mia’s eyes lit up

Sheridan’s shoulders relaxed minutely. “Thank you, Giselle. I know I’ve been… a mess. I’m sorry for dragging you into this.”

She parked her silver hatchback in the far corner, the one that let her slip out of the line of sight. The kids—Mia, ten, and Lucas, six—were already at the back seat, arguing over whether to bring the new LEGO set or the half‑finished jigsaw puzzle. I’m in trouble and I need your help

The drive home was a blur of traffic lights and grocery store stop‑and‑go. As she pulled into the driveway, Giselle’s mind raced. She had always prided herself on being the one who kept things together—family schedules, school events, the endless list of errands. This was the first time she felt truly out of control.