After giving birth to our daughter Lily, I was exhausted but hopeful. My husband Tom had always promised we were a team, but soon after Lily was born, that team started to feel like a one-woman show. He was constantly away on “business trips,” leaving me to figure out motherhood on my own. Then one quiet night, while rocking Lily to sleep, I opened Instagram just to distract myself. That’s when everything changed. I saw a post from a local influencer at a trendy restaurant—and in the background of her photo? Tom. Sitting across from Eliza,

his old college “friend” who never liked me. The look on their faces said it all. I didn’t cry. I didn’t scream. I planned. I confirmed the hotel. I gathered photo evidence. And I met with a lawyer. I wasn’t going to just confront him—I was going to expose him. So, I organized a baby shower. A “belated celebration” for me and Lily. I invited close friends, family—and yes,even Eliza. Everything looked perfect: balloons, gifts, food, laughter. No one knew what was coming. Then came the slideshow.MIt started with adorable baby photos and sweet family moments. Everyone smiled. Then, the images changed. There was Tom and Eliza at the restaurant. Then more photos—holding hands, kissing outside the hotel. The room went silent. Gasps filled the air. Eliza turned
pale and fled. Tom stood frozen. “Lora, I can explain—” “No,” I said. “There’s nothing left to say.” The party ended. So did our marriage. I filed for divorce days later. His parents were furious—not at me, but at him. They even cut him out of their will. Now, it’s just me and Lily. And honestly? That’s more than enough.