Jeanne thought she had a happy, stable marriage, but John’s unexplained visits to his brother’s house left her uneasy. One Sunday, a call from her sister-in-law revealed a shocking secret, setting up an unexpected confrontation.
Jeanne and John had been married for five years, with a one-year-old son, Lucas. John was a family man, often helping his brother Clarke, and Jeanne admired this. However, over the past six months, John’s frequent, unexplained visits to Clarke’s house raised suspicion. He always had an excuse, like helping with repairs or family traditions.
One day, Jeanne got a call from Laurel, her sister-in-law, who revealed the truth. John had been going over every day, not to help, but to eat their meals. Laurel was frustrated, saying it had cost them $150 in groceries over the past month. Jeanne was shocked, as John had never mentioned this.
That evening, when John came home, Jeanne confronted him. He admitted he missed “real food” and hadn’t wanted to upset her.