“Tonight is crucial for my life,” Wade snapped. “My boss needs the house perfect. Are you listening, Dana?” I was used to his anger.<\/p>\n
“Yes, I\u2019ve made your boss’s favorite dish, it\u2019s perfect,” I said, but he was distracted with his phone, making me suspicious.<\/p>\n
“Not just the food! The house is a mess! Clean it!” Wade ordered, as usual. Our marriage was falling apart, but my family wouldn\u2019t understand divorce.<\/p>\n
I had consulted lawyers and was waiting for the right moment to give him the papers. For now, I played the dutiful wife.<\/p>\n
When Wade\u2019s boss, Jerry, and his wife, Alexandra, arrived, Alexandra requested a tour. Wade eagerly led her upstairs. I overheard them plotting and kissing\u2014Wade was having an affair with her, and she was helping him get a promotion.<\/p>\n
I faked cheerfulness and served dinner, but Wade\u2019s phone held the proof I needed. I secretly took screenshots of his messages with Alexandra, planning to use them in court.<\/p>\n
During a game of “Who Am I?” I put \u201cMy husband\u2019s mistress\u201d on Alexandra\u2019s forehead. Wade\u2019s face went pale, and Jerry was shocked. Wade tried to stop it, but I had made my point.<\/p>\n
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