01/09/2026
I’m a single mom raising my eight-year-old son, Leo. Two years ago, my husband Mark left us for his secretary Tiffany. She became pregnant, he filed for divorce, and suddenly they had a shiny new family—while I was the “bitter ex.”
Leo spends weekends at his dad’s, and each time he returns, he’s heartbroken.
Because Tiffany makes sure of it.
Once he told me, “She said you’re too lazy to get a real job.”
Another time: “She laughed at my sneakers and said Mom has terrible taste.”
I held everything in for Leo.
But two weeks before Christmas, he came home pale, trembling, holding a wrinkled piece of paper.
“Mom… Tiffany says I HAVE to buy her Christmas gifts. From her wishlist. She said she’s my SECOND MOM and I owe her.”
My heart sank.
He whispered, “She said if I don’t, I can’t use the game room anymore. I’ll have to sleep on the couch. Because that’s what I deserve.”
I opened the paper.
HER WISHLIST:
• Gold initial pendant “T”
• Coach purse (powder pink)
• Full-day spa voucher
• Victoria’s Secret silk pajamas
At the bottom, in pen:
“Prove you aren’t a loser like your mom. Expecting this by Christmas.”
I felt fury rising.
But Leo’s eyes held me back. If I reacted now, Tiffany would feel triumphant.
“You know what, honey?” I said, forcing a cold smile. “We’ll get her every gift. But we’ll do it in a way she’ll NEVER expect. Our SPECIAL way.”
We spent TWO weeks preparing.
On Christmas morning, we arrived.
Tiffany glided into the room, glowing with self-satisfaction. Her eyes sparkled.
“Oh, Leo! You finally understood respect,” she purred. “GIVE ME THE FIRST ONE.”
She snatched the designer box, tore it open—
And froze.
Then she screamed.
“What the HELL is this?! I’m calling the police!” ⬇️