I Decided to Surprise My Husband at Work Only to Discover He Was on Vacation (Page 4 ) | August 10, 2024

Annonce:

I called my lawyer Carla after parking my car a ways from Kate’s house. I put my faith in her judgment since she had handled some legal matters for us before. I spilled the beans to her in a voice quivering with pain and rage.

“Before you jump to conclusions, Julia, get some hard evidence,” Carla said with a level head and an air of professionalism. Prior to taking legal action, it is essential to have complete certainty.

She was absolutely right, and I knew it. Going back to Kate’s apartment, I began to skulk about like a spy. I was determined to find out regardless of how ridiculous it seemed. Through a window I peered.

Upon entering, I saw Ben and Kate bent over the kitchen table, cradling a stack of papers. They gave off an air of seriousness, and every so often they would look around as if they were ticked off.

What kinds of plans were they planning? As I continued to observe, my conviction that something was really wrong grew. They were plotting something more serious than an affair.

I snapped a few shots with my phone, trembling with fear. In order to confront Ben, I needed proof, something concrete. A myriad of terrifying possibilities were whirling around in my head. What steps did they follow?

I called James from my vehicle. In the beginning, he heard a bell. James, my brother-in-law, has always been the most down-to-earth member of our family. After being married to Kate for over a decade, he provided a solid, level-headed counterpoint to her more impulsive nature.

He and Ben had a great rapport, and they often spoke about their shared love of food and athletics. James was someone I trusted, and I felt he could shed light on this for me.