My Husband Sent Me to Care for His Sick Mother While He Went to a Resort with His Mistress, Unaware It Was All Part of My Plan

Late one night, I discovered my husband Rick’s affair through his texts. Instead of confronting him immediately, I chose a different path. The next morning, Rick casually suggested I take the kids to his mom’s for a few days. Little did he know, I was already planning my next move.

I drove to Helen’s house, my mother-in-law, who had always been distant. I showed her the texts, and to my surprise, she was furious and eager to help me. “We’re going to teach him a lesson,” she declared.

Helen put on her best frail act and called Rick, pretending to be seriously ill. When he rushed over, frantic and guilt-ridden, she revealed she knew everything—his affair, his lies. Rick was speechless as I handed him the proof.

I didn’t let him off the hook. “Maybe the kids are better off without a father who cheats,” I told him calmly.

That night, I found solace in Helen’s company. She had my back, something I never expected. The next day, I called the other woman. When she feigned ignorance, I simply said, “Now you know.”

Rick stayed at Helen’s while the kids and I returned home. I wasn’t the same woman who had cried over those texts. Thanks to Helen, I was stronger than ever. No one would ever treat me like that again.