Rachel and I had just returned from our honeymoon when her best friend, Emily, drunkenly revealed that our relationship began as a pity date. Devastated, I left for a motel to clear my head. When I returned seeking answers, I discovered Rachel had been hiding something worse.
She admitted she had started dating me reluctantly but claimed she’d truly fallen in love. However, the truth unraveled further: Rachel had been secretly using our joint account to pay for her father’s medical bills, disguised as wedding expenses. She said desperation drove her actions and begged for forgiveness, but the betrayal left me questioning everything.
As I walked out the door, unsure if our marriage could survive the lies, her sobs echoed behind me. For the first time, I didn’t turn back.
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