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When Marilyn agreed to spend weekends at her parents’ house so her husband, Scott, could see his son Ben, she thought she was being supportive. But after months of this, she returned home unexpectedly—and saw the truth.
Married six months, Marilyn believed she and Scott had a strong foundation. She’d bonded with his sweet, shy six-year-old son, and even Scott’s ex, Patricia, seemed friendly—until after the wedding.
One quiet afternoon, Scott asked her to leave on weekends. Patricia, he claimed, didn’t want Ben around her anymore, saying it might confuse the child. To avoid drama, he suggested Marilyn visit her parents. Reluctantly, she agreed.
Every Friday, Marilyn packed a bag and left her own home—the house she’d bought before even meeting Scott. Her mom was suspicious, and Marilyn pretended it was temporary. But weeks turned into months.
Then one Friday, she couldn’t take it anymore. Halfway to her parents’ place, she turned the car around and went home. Inside, it was silent—no sign of Ben. Instead, she found Scott on the couch with Patricia, who was wearing Marilyn’s new pajamas.
“What’s going on?” Marilyn demanded.
Scott stammered. Patricia smirked. “Ben’s at my mom’s. He always is on Fridays.”
So it was never about Ben.
Patricia admitted she and Scott were trying to rekindle things—on Marilyn’s weekends. Sending Marilyn away? Scott’s idea.
Marilyn quietly pulled out her phone and hit play—a recording from the previous week.
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