After my husband Charles passed away in a work accident, I struggled for three years, living for my daughter, Maggie. But even her love couldn’t fill the emptiness.
Then Jacob came into our lives. He was kind, loved Maggie, and helped me believe in happiness again. I married him two months ago, hoping he’d complete our family.
But then, Maggie told me something. She said Jacob had asked her to keep a secret: that he took a woman in a red dress to the basement. A woman she recognized from a photo. My suspicions grew.
When Jacob was away, I installed cameras and caught him kissing the woman in the basement. Confronting him, the truth came out. He’d been using me for comfort and stability, and he was still involved with her.
I kicked them both out. Jacob left without saying a word. The next day, I focused on Maggie, telling her we were done with secrets. And though I lost Jacob, I realized I didn’t need him. I had Maggie, my home, and the strength to move on. Sometimes, losing the wrong person makes space for the life you deserve.
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