Jake hesitated, then admitted the truth—he had been following David after noticing unusual behavior. When he saw his father with another woman, he began documenting it. Instead of telling Marie, he confronted David directly. His father gave him money, which Jake hid in the piggy bank.
Marie was stunned—not only by David’s actions but by Jake’s decision to keep it from her. Jake said he thought he was protecting her.
The next day, Marie sought legal advice. She knew she couldn’t stay in the marriage. When David returned home, she handed him the photos and divorce papers. He didn’t deny the truth.
What hurt most was Jake’s choice to live with his father. His decision left Marie heartbroken, but she knew she had to respect it. Standing alone in the quiet house, she felt the weight of betrayal from both husband and son—yet also a spark of determination.
Marie realized that while this chapter had closed painfully, a new one was beginning. She would rebuild—not as someone’s wife or mother first, but as herself. Strong. Independent. Whole.
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