Hi, I’m Alice, 30 years old, and I thought my life was perfect. Married to Tom for eight years, we have a daughter, Sarah. Our life seemed complete until a shocking betrayal shattered everything I believed in.

One Thursday evening, Tom excitedly suggested a family trip to the Maldives for our anniversary. I was thrilled and fell in love with him all over again. The first day was magical, with a private beach dinner and promises of forever. However, Tom’s phone kept interrupting our moments together.

One night, Tom drunkenly passed out, and his phone rang. Expecting a work call, I answered, but a woman’s voice said, “He said his wife died in a car accident two years ago.” My heart sank. Confronting Tom the next day, he feebly attempted to explain. The trust we had was destroyed.

Upon returning home, I pretended to forgive Tom and planned a dinner. I invited Amanda, the woman from the call, who was also an investor. At the restaurant, I revealed the truth to Amanda, who left in anger. Tom begged for forgiveness, but I told him, “You don’t deserve to be in her life or mine!” Leaving the restaurant, I felt a sense of resolve to move forward with Sarah, far from Tom’s deceit.