Olivia, expecting her second child, originally thought a pottery class with her friend Ava would be a fun way to pass the time. However, what began as a relaxed, creative afternoon quickly spiraled into a cascade of startling discoveries. Surrounded by other expectant mothers sharing their stories, Olivia overheard one woman describe a Fourth of July date when her boyfriend abruptly left to attend to a family emergency, mentioning that a baby girl—named Tess—was born that very night.
As the woman spoke, a chill ran down Olivia’s spine. A quick glance at her phone revealed a photo from a family outing that unmistakably showed her husband, Malcolm, with a child named Tess. In that crushing moment, Olivia realized that her husband had been living a double life, having fathered another child without her knowledge.
Overcome with shock and betrayal, her hands trembled so badly she could barely hold her paintbrush. Needing a moment to escape the overwhelming pain, she rushed to the bathroom, where tears streamed down her face as she grappled with the devastating truth.
Determined not to let her life be further derailed—especially with her due date looming—Olivia decided she could no longer remain silent. When she confronted Malcolm, he reluctantly admitted to his affair and the existence of the child, effectively shattering their marriage. Now, feeling utterly betrayed and broken, Olivia finds herself seeking solace in chocolate and researching divorce lawyers, resolved to forge a new, honest future for herself and her children.
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