I Overheard My Son Saying on the Phone, ‘Hi, Mom! I’ll Visit You Tomorrow Instead of Going to School!’ — I Decided to Follow Him
I never expected that following my ten-year-old son would lead me to uncover a hidden part of my husband’s life. The moment I saw the young woman open the door and welcome my child with a warm hug, my entire world collapsed beneath my feet. Curiosity is often harmless, but sometimes, it reveals things you never wanted to know. In my case, it shattered the illusion of the perfect family I believed I had built while climbing the corporate ladder. “Another business trip?” Benjamin sighed, leaning against the kitchen counter as I packed my laptop. “That’s the third one this month, Paula.” I barely looked up from my checklist. “It’s only for three days this time. The client is finally ready to sign, and I need to be there in person.” “Of course you do,” he muttered. “What’s that supposed to mean?” I paused and looked at him. “Nothing,” he said. “Just… Liam’s science fair is this week. He was hoping you’d be here.” Guilt pinched at me, but I pushed it aside. “I’ll make it up to him when I get back. You know how important this account is for my promotion.” I zipped my bag closed. “Besides, you’ll… CONTINUE READING…
