20/10/2025
I've been married to Marcus for 13 years.
With our two kids, we had a fairly ordinary family life. Things were far from perfect, yet we always stuck together.
That changed in the past year, as Marcus HAS CHANGED.
He began coming home late more often, always saying they were "work meetings," and our time together dwindled.
All my attempts to talk were avoided, with Marcus blaming "work stress."
I trusted his word. I thought all marriages have ups and downs.
But nothing could be further from the truth.
Then came the night Marcus wanted a FAMILY DINNER. He stressed its importance.
I spent the day cooking, making the table nice, and soon the house echoed with family laughter.
At dinner's midpoint, Marcus stood up, expression stern.
"Well, I didn't bring you all here for nothing. It's time to tell THE TRUTH—and I want you to meet someone."
He opened the front door. I was stunned still.
In came a woman, about thirty, clearly pregnant. Marcus rested his hand on her shoulder.
"This is Camilla," he said.
"We've been together for almost a year… and we're expecting a baby."
My world fell to pieces. My heart pounded uncontrollably. Was I truly oblivious?
Before I could react, Marcus’s father rose, glass in hand, throat cleared.
"PLEASE, EVERYONE! ATTENTION!"
The room froze. Marcus looked satisfied, certain everyone would support Camilla.
His father continued:
"Son, I have something to say too. Everyone, listen carefully."
The silence was deep—EVERY HEAD TURNED TOWARD HIM. ⬇️