My Ex-Husband’s New Wife Contacted Me in Desperation—And Uncovered the Truth I’d Feared
When Serena, my ex-husband’s new wife, sent me a message saying, “I’m sorry to contact you. But I need your help. Please, it’s urgent,” I felt my chest tighten. This was the woman who helped destroy my marriage, who took the life I thought was unbreakable. I tried to ignore her plea, but her words kept echoing through my mind. What could possibly be so desperate that she’d reach out to me after all these years? When we finally met in that highway diner, she slid an envelope across the table, and I realized…
Five years ago, I was married to Paul. We’d built what I thought was an unshakable life—two good jobs, a warm little house, and plans to adopt since I couldn’t have children. I’d made peace with that. I thought he had too.
Then one evening, he left his phone on the counter. I don’t even remember what I was reaching for when the screen lit up with a message that changed everything:
“I hate pretending with her. You’re the one I want a family with.”
