Derek was a dedicated family man, balancing his career and home life. However, about a month ago, I noticed an increase in his business trips. He was away almost every week, sometimes twice, yet never mentioned any work changes.
One weekend, I cleaned his car and found hotel receipts in the glove compartment for our town, dated on the days he claimed to be out of town. My suspicions grew as I noticed more receipts, and eventually, I followed him. To my shock, I saw him with a woman at the hotel.
Confronting them was overwhelming. Derek admitted to the affair, but the real shock came when I learned the woman had scammed him, taking all his money after convincing him to open a joint account. This betrayal left him financially ruined, much like how he deceived me.
After our separation, I realized the impact on our family. The prenup, once a precaution, now protected our children’s future. Despite the pain, I felt sympathy for Derek, deceived by someone he trusted, as he had done to me. Moving forward isn’t easy, but reclaiming my life and focusing on our children is my priority.