I Grabbed the Wrong Phone at the Gym and Found Out My Husband Was Seeing Someone Else – So I Changed One Thing About His Birthday Celebration

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The week dragged by, every day a lesson in biting my tongue.

I laughed at Frank’s jokes, asked about the guest list, and even reminded him to invite a few coworkers he’d forgotten. If anything, I acted more agreeable than usual.

At school pickup, Mia slipped her hand into mine, swinging our arms. “Mom, can I wear my rainbow dress to Daddy’s party?” she asked, hope lighting up her face.

“Of course you can, sweet pea,” I said, brushing hair from her eyes. “You’ll outshine the cake.”

She grinned, then skipped ahead.

Later, Carla from Frank’s office spotted me in the grocery store.

“Big party coming up?”

I smiled. “Frank wants everyone there.”

The week dragged by.

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She patted my arm. “You’re a saint.”

“Sometimes patience is all you have left,” I said.

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Back home, Spencer hovered near the fridge, clutching his school picture.

“Are you okay, Mom?” he asked.

I hugged him, holding tight. “You three are my whole world. Don’t forget that.”

He brightened. “Can I give Dad my mug at the party? The one I painted?”

“Definitely. He’ll love it,” I said, even as Frank walked in, beer in hand.

“What’s this, a therapy session?”

I kept my eyes steady. “Just family, Frank. Just family.”

“Are you okay, Mom?”

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He shot me a look, but let it go.

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