It started like any other evening. I had just finished preparing dinner and washing the dishes before heading to the laundry room. Laundry was always my chore, something I usually found oddly therapeutic. Sorting through clothes in silence gave me a few precious moments of peace in an otherwise busy day. But that night, my tranquility was shattered when a letter fell out of my husband David’s laundry.

The letter was folded neatly, its edges smooth and deliberate. Curious, I picked it up and unfolded it. My heart sank as I immediately recognized David’s handwriting. But what I read made me feel physically sick.

“Happy anniversary, babe! These 7 years have been the best of my life. Meet me at Obélix on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Wear red.”

Seven years? David and I had been married for 18 years. The realization hit me like a ton of bricks—this letter wasn’t meant for me. My mind began racing, every detail of our life together flashing before my eyes. Could there be another woman? Someone he had been with for seven years?

As I stood there, my hands trembling, memories flooded back: his late nights at work, the occasional business trips that required him to stay in hotels, and his excuses that had always seemed reasonable. I had never doubted him before. I trusted him completely. But now, with that letter in my hand, everything suddenly felt suspicious.

I carefully refolded the letter and slipped it back where I had found it. I needed time to think. The following morning, I went back to check if the letter was still there, but it was gone. He must have taken it, unaware that I had already read it. Unsure of my next move, I called my mother. Her advice was straightforward: “You need to confront him. Be bold.” But I wasn’t ready to face him just yet. I needed a plan.

That evening, when David told me he would be working late, I knew better. He wasn’t at the office—he was meeting the woman he wrote that letter to. Determined to see the truth for myself, I hired a nanny for our daughters and slipped into a red dress David had bought me years ago. It had been so long since I’d worn it, but it still fit perfectly. I headed to Obélix, the fancy restaurant mentioned in the letter. It was the kind of place David hadn’t taken me to in years, always saying it was too expensive.

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When I arrived, the restaurant’s ambiance felt almost surreal. It was elegant, intimate, and exactly the type of setting for a romantic rendezvous. My eyes scanned the room, and I saw her. A woman in a striking red dress sat alone at a table, sipping wine. I didn’t need confirmation to know she was the one.

I took a seat at the table next to hers, positioning myself so that my back was to her. My heart pounded as I waited, and then I saw him. David walked in with a wide smile on his face, the kind of smile I hadn’t seen in years. He looked genuinely happy as he approached her table.

They exchanged warm greetings, and I couldn’t take it any longer. I stood up, turned to face him, and said, “Hi, David.” His smile vanished instantly, replaced by a look of shock and fear. His face went pale as he stammered, unable to form a coherent sentence.

The woman looked equally confused. She had no idea who I was. David quickly tried to explain, telling her we were separated but getting along for the sake of our children. She looked at him in disbelief, and then at me. None of it made sense to me either. How could she date a man for so long without ever questioning why she hadn’t met his children—or me?

I didn’t stick around to hear his excuses. Without saying another word, I walked out of the restaurant, leaving him to explain himself. When I got home, I told him he owed our two daughters an explanation, because I wasn’t going to do it for him.

That letter had broken our marriage. At first, I was filled with anger and bitterness. But over time, I began to feel relief. The years of deception were over, and I could finally start rebuilding my life without the weight of his betrayal.

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