My Daughter Urged Me To Cheat On My Husband; Now He’s Gone, And I’m Left With Ashes And Regret.

my daughter urged me to cheat on my husband now he's gone and I'm left with ashes and regret sitting at my desk I started reflecting on the 30 years since Maggie and I got married rewinding the memories to our honeymoon and all those wonderful moments that stand out in my life remembering that time in Hawaii with Maggie fills me with Nostalgia and gratitude it was truly amazing a captivating chapter that I'll always cherish right from the beginning it felt like we entered a magical world leaving behind the everyday hustle and bustle and finding a PE

that's hard to describe walking along wyi beach with the sand between our toes and the sound of the Waves Whispering secrets we were surrounded by Beauty the air was filled with the sweet scent of plumia a constant reminder of the love and Tranquility enveloping us but it wasn't just the stunning views that made our honeymoon Unforgettable it was the moments we shared exploring Lush jungles and discovering hidden waterfalls felt like encountering Treasures of Mother Nature standing together we were in awe of the beauty and to surrounding us our Cliffside retreat in Maui was breathtaking with

views that seemed to go on forever every sunset painted the sky with vibrant colors and holding each other close we felt overwhelmed with love and devotion evenings were like a romantic Melody with candle lit dinners on the beach under a Starry Sky enjoying fresh seafood and local Delicacies but what truly made it magical was seeing the love shining in Maggie's eyes Hawaii wasn't just a destination for us it became the heart of our love story filled with with moments and dreams we shared looking back on our honeymoon I'm reminded of the beauty and depth of

our relationship reigniting our love strengthening our bond and giving us moments of pure happiness and peace I hold on to these memories from our time in that lovers Paradise with immense gratitude in my heart 30 years later deep in thought my secretary walked in and found me staring out the window Jason what's making you so happy lately win the lottery she joked it hit me that I'd been smiling in content for 2 weeks I shared that my wife had been especially loving and attentive making me feel valued and loved again after years it felt like

a second honeymoon and I couldn't wait to spend more time with her acting like a teenager in love I didn't want this happiness to end Maggie and I have a solid marriage but after 30 years excitement can fade into routine yet Maggie had been unusually affectionate seeking intimacy almost every night and bringing back aspects of our relationship we hadn't explored in years I never suspected her affections meant anything beyond rekindling our marriage I planned a surprise romantic evening leaving work early with a smile I got two dozen roses her favorite wine and chocolate covered cherries

tonight I'll show my love and surprise her with a seven- night cruise to celebrate our enduring love entering the house through the garage I went up the kitchen steps instead of finding my wife Maggie our 29-year-old daughter Brandy sat at the table I smiled kissed her forehead and asked hey baby where's your mom 2 weeks earlier Brandy had a conversation with her mother Mom I'm not sure about this I love dad very much and I'm afraid that if I go through with this I'll hurt him Brandy dad loves you and he will understand you yourself

said that you need something more than what you've had before and Dad is not getting any younger I know he will understand your needs and allow you to have this onetime pleasure mom there's no way I can face Dad and tell him I'm going on a date with another man I just can't do it then let me do it Alexander will be waiting for you at the restaurant at 7 in the evening and you'll be ready to leave by 6 when Dad gets home I'll explain everything to him and you'll get the experience you crave

honey I agreed to this date but I have doubts this feels wrong and I shouldn't go how will I be able to look your father in the eye for the next two weeks knowing that I agreed to go on a date with another man well I suggest you don't tell him anything show him how much you love him during these two weeks let him know he has nothing to worry about and when I explain everything he'll understand it's not about love just new friendships and a little fun reach out to him Rock his world and

when I explain the situation that evening he'll welcome you back with open arms dad loves you and is ready to do anything for you he always gave you what you wanted showing his love for you probably yes maybe you're right it's just one date and it doesn't mean I'm leaving your father for another man having a fun night out after 30 years shouldn't be a problem I'm going to show your dad how wonderful he is and how much I love him every night until date night then when I get back I'll try to make him

the happiest man in the world mom just make him feel loved and appreciated he's a great guy and will give you this one-of-a-kind experience now I have to get home to cook dinner for Mike thanks baby and say hi to Mike when will you two give us grandchildren soon we've already talked and planned to start working on it in a few months Brandy said before heading home Maggie found herself alone in the art studio Jason had built for her behind their house facing his latest project lately she struggled with creativity burdened by thoughts of being

with another man however bry's advice Eed in her mind and suddenly her brushes danced on the canvas breathing life into vibrant colors and emotive Landscapes confident she was doing right by herself Maggie sat in solitude feeling peace wash over her guilt Jason might be upset initially but I believe I can make him see that I truly adore him and he's been an exceptional husband and father I'll be the best wife and demonstrate my love for him that evening as part of her plan to shower him with affection Maggie adorned his favorite baby all night gown

after her shower styled her hair and applied makeup greeting Jason as he returned home Maggie clad in the night gown and heels guided him to the bedroom where she undressed him surprising him with a long neglected Act of enthusiasm she pleased him below the belt and his smile filled her with warmth and happiness prompting her to wonder why she hadn't done this sooner Jason this was the best welcome home in a long time what's the occasion honey I just wanted to show you how special you are and how much I love you did you enjoy

it I did it's been so long that I forgot how much I missed it they drew each other onto the bed sharing passionate kisses for minutes it was the most fulfilling intimacy they had experienced in years leading Maggie to reconsider her date with Alexander over the following weeks their intimacy reached New Heights and Jason transformed into a happier man smiling laughing and displaying affection as before Maggie found herself happier than she had been in a while and began to reconsider her plans for the date night she even discussed the positive changes with Brandy questioning if

she still needed the planned experience Mom this is fantastic but don't rush to cancel yet let's see how the next two weeks unfold just enjoy each other and see where it goes there's no need to cancel just yet we'll reassess in 2 weeks and you can always cancel last minute I'm sure Alexander will understand but remember this opportunity may not come again all right maybe you're right remind me about Alexander's situation I know he's your friend's father but tell me more about him sure thing mom when his wife Mary was diagnosed with an inoperable brain

tumor he took time off work and stayed by her side until her passing she was the love of his life and after her death he was lost he became depressed and withdrew from everything except work when Mary and I suggested he start dating he confessed he didn't know how to be with anyone else listening to him made me tear up and I realized I might have a solution for both of you Brandy proceeded to tell her mother about Alexander's deep admiration for her and how he longed for compan companionship she described their conversation and Alexander's

eagerness to meet Maggie so you see Mom he thinks you're beautiful and would love to spend time with you I'll give him your number and you two can arrange a date he's about 10 years younger than you and I know you'll hit it off he just needs someone to communicate with and befriend and I believe you can help each other the next day Alexander called Maggie and after a wonderful conversation he invited her to become His companion and spend the night with him when he complimented her beauty in the photo and expressed how wonderful it

would be for her to go on a date with him she felt like a school girl the excitement of doing something so different and his flirting made her feel butterflies in her stomach she agreed to the date and told him that she was looking forward to meeting him he said he would pick her up but she replied that she would prefer to meet him at the restaurant they texted each other daily and flirted more and more as the evening of their date approached by the event of the date Maggie's text messages would not have withstood

the simplest test of a wife's Fidelity she was const ly excited imagining what she had to do she tried not to forget about Jason and every evening she put more and more energy into their love making now Jason walked around with a grin on his face and Maggie walked around with an uncontrollable desire for sex this was a new level that she enjoyed Beyond her dreams I loved my daughter and considered her the most beautiful girl in the world I was so proud of how she had developed into the woman she has become today I

wish I had spent more time with her as she grew up but I worked hard to give them a good life and tried to always be there for her as much as possible I smiled when I saw her but I was embarrassed sweetheart what are you doing here and where's your mom I asked she watched as I sat down two dozen roses a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates I've got a special surprise for your mom tonight and I can't wait to see her I reached into my jacket pocket and pulled out travel

plans and tickets for a 7-Day cruise on the new yacht I'm whisking your mom away on a 7-Day cruise and I can't wait to see the look on her face when she finds out don't say anything when she gets home I want to surprise her dad said hearing her call me daddy always made me smile remembering her as a little girl sitting on my lap but something seemed off tears welled in her eyes and she was out of breath clearly worried about what she had to tell me Dad we need to talk she said a

tear sliding down her cheek concern flashed across my face what's wrong is something the matter with Mom no Mom's fine please sit down and let me explain I replied after a pause she spoke again Dad you know how much mom loves you and she told me how great things have been between you two lately yes and I love her too that's why I want to show her how much she means to me seeing her tears I realized her news wasn't what I expected I'm really sorry Daddy but mom went on a date I sat in

stunned silence trying to process her words her tears flowed as anger ignited Within Me Brandy what are you saying where's your mom I demanded my voice loud enough to make her recoil in fear mom loves you very much much Daddy and I hope you won't take this the wrong way but mom went on a date with another man and won't be back until tomorrow she couldn't tell you herself so I volunteered to break it to you because she didn't want to hurt you it's just one night and she'll be back tomorrow is this some kind

of joke I can't believe this your mother would never do anything to betray me like this we were so close and loving this can't be real dad she loves you she just needed something more in life at least once after 30 years of marriage nothing's changing between you two except she might love you even more for understanding I stared at my daughter Brandy why are you involved in this your mom shouldn't have dragged you into it and I should be talking to her not you how did she get you into all this dad mom and

I have always been close and we tell each other everything she said things had slowed down between you two in the bedroom and she no longer felt desired my friend's dad lost his wife a few years ago and he also needed companionship so I sort of introduced them I stood up abruptly knocking over my chair what on Earth are you serious you set your mom up on a date with another man is that what you're telling me lowering her head and staring at the floor she stayed silent meanwhile I paced back and forth in the

kitchen trying to grasp the situation damn it Brandy answer me I yelled towering over her did you set this up is my wife your mother on a date with your friend's dad because of you at my Angry Outburst saliva flew out of my mouth I'm really sorry Daddy but yes it sounds bad when you say it like that but I did it out of love for my friend's parents holy hell what have you done love for your friend's parents what about your love for me am I just some trash you can disregard and expect me

to accept whatever you come up with where is she now and why did you say she won't be back until tomorrow Dad they went to a restaurant I don't know which one and then they're spending the night together just this once she'll be back tomorrow and daddy she loves only you she's been telling me for the past two weeks how much she loves you and doesn't want you to get hurt it's just one date and one night she thought you'd understand and give her this one chance so is that it I believed her Newfound affection

over the last 2 weeks was genuine but now you're saying it was just her way of alleviating guilt well this won't end well I assure you still in tears she pleaded Dad it's not like that at all she never pretended or hurt you on the contrary she did everything possible to show you she loved you Daddy can't you give her one night you know she loves you and can't imagine life without you she mentioned how she looked forward to your retirement and spending time with your grand children Mike and I plan to have kids and

we need both of you well isn't that ironic that ship sailed when she agreed to go on a date with someone who isn't me who is this guy he's my friend Mary's dad and he's really nice you'll like him daddy I think you have a lot in common oh sure we could be best Pals so you think I could befriend a man who knowingly dates a married woman my wife maybe we can be drinking buddies and I can let him borrow your mom on weekends is that your plan for me Brandy slumped into her chair

chair realizing a grave mistake in her plan my anger expressed in words she never wanted to hear shook her to her core sending a chill down her spine as she cowered after pacing the room I managed to regain control turning to my daughter with Venom in my voice my hurt and anguish were evident making her feel small and culpable for her part in the ordeal listen carefully Brandy leave now I need time alone to comprehend what you two did to me tonight I don't want to see or hear from you no calls no messages ever

your betrayal is unforgivable you are dead to me understand I'm no longer your father and you're no longer my daughter get out of my house and never speak to me again Brandy wept openly her head in her hands Dad please don't say that I love you and I want to stay here tonight mom and I planned for me to stay with you we don't want you to be alone the disrespect you've shown makes me question if you ever truly respected or loved me as your father you're your mother's daughter I worked tirelessly all these years

to provide for you both and this is the thanks I get turns out I'm just a meal ticket never earning respect from either of you amid tears and sobs she pleaded dad I love you please reconsider let Mom explain everything tomorrow you've had 30 wonderful years together and I know you love her give her this one thing and she won't leave you daddy she loves you she can have whatever she wants but she'll never have me again forgiveness is beyond me everyone involved will face consequences including the man who took my wife now go you've

shown your true colors you still have your mother nothing changes for you to Brandy you're no longer my daughter leave with tears streaming down her face she fled the house in agony a pain she had never known she never imagined her father's reaction would be so severe had he truly disowned her for the first time she realized she may have crossed a line in helping her mom with this scheme she knew he loved them both but his Fury was clear and she prayed for his forgiveness right after Brandy left I dialed Maggie's cell but it

went straight to voicemail I left multiple messages pleading for her to call back and come home when my calls went unanswered even after a few drinks I resorted to texting her the same plea still no response by 2 a.m. it dawned on me she wasn't coming back or answering my calls exhausted from self-pity I stared blankly at the TV bombarded with more Bleak news my world was transforming into a nightmare instantly reflecting on our 30-year marriage the highs the Milestones the once frequent intimacy now replaced by routine I felt a Pang of loss though our

sex life had become predictable there were no complaints and post quitus we always embraced drifting off in each other's arms daily we exchanged I love yous and rarely argued yet now it seemed those words held little significance peering out at the art studio I built for Maggie a sanctuary where she poured her creativity for two decades I realized it held more importance than I did though proud of her achievements I felt relegated to the sidelines but her happiness mattered most to me the talk with Brandy hit me like a ton of bricks learning she wanted

to be with another man blindsided me no warning at all despite years of hard work to support my family I failed to notice she wasn't happy with our marriage it stung to know she shared this with Brandy instead of talking to me fueling my anger and humiliation reflecting on my life home and future I remembered the house and property I inherited from my grandfather solely in my name before our marriage no mortgage made me think fueled by alcohol and fury I plotted ways to hurt Maggie like she hurt me staring out at her Studio a

surge of strength washed over me perhaps from alcohol or the pain of betrayal with renewed Vigor I sprang into action I made countless trips to our bedroom Gathering all of her belongings and relocating them to the studio shoes clothes jewelry all piled in the center I then gathered phot Pho albums including our wedding pictures placing them at the top of the Heap remembering items in the attic I retrieved her wedding dress baby clothes and more adding to the growing Mound it amazed me how much she had amassed over the years I removed her pictures from

the walls and added them to the pile sculptures sketches all her cherished possessions now part of the ever expanding Heap it was already 5:00 a.m. and I felt tense I decided to wait until 6:00 a.m. before taking action giving her a chance to return or respond respond to my calls and messages if I didn't hear back or she wasn't home I'd proceed with my plan I double checked the house ensuring everything important to her was in the studio at 5:30 I fetched a 20l gasoline can from the garage and headed to the studio preparing for

6:00 a.m. in the meantime I went online canceled our joint credit cards transferred money to our accounts withdrew cash from the safe and packed a few suitcases loading them into my truck I planned to stay away until the lawyer sorted things out giving her another 5 minutes to return at 65 with my last hope fading I poured gasoline over the pile and along the studio walls after a deep sigh and brief hesitation I lit a match igniting her belongings the fire spread fast visible from the street before I could Escape her world burned swiftly driving

along the highway a profound realization hit me accentuated by my distraught State overwhelmed by sorrow tears flowed it dawned on me that my once happy marriage had met the same fate as the studio consumed by flames unexpectedly the fire spread to the back porch endangering the house thankfully firefighters contained The Blaze saving the house from complete destruction however it suffered significant smoke damage and required repairs before it could be lived in again meanwhile I checked into a highway Motel 90 Mi away from the charred remnants of my marriage paying in cash to avoid detection exhausted

and overwhelmed I turned off my phone and collapsed into bed falling into a deep sleep until noon upon waking I found dozens of missed calls and texts from Brandy Maggie and the sheriff After exiting the Uber I met Alexander at the restaurant feeling both nervous and excited to see the handsome young man waiting for me at the reception desk he smiled upon seeing me appreciating my little black dress black sheer tights and matching high heels his gaze lingered on my exposed cleavage accentuated by my black bra earlier in the day I had spent several hours

at the salon to ensure my hair and makeup were perfect I wanted this one occasion to be thrilling Unforgettable and Flawless for him my companion seemed pleased with what he saw and the way he adjusted his growing manhood underscored his reaction feeling more confident as I realized he liked what he saw I greeted him with a tender kiss we started at the bar sitting on bar stools and when I stood up I noticed his Gaze on my nylon covered legs down to my panties we exchanged Smiles as he ordered our drinks deciding to switch off

my phone to avoid any interruptions I was aware that this night was a one-time event and resolved to savor every moment there was undeniable chemistry between us and we conversed as if we were old friends I found myself touching his arm and flirting actions I seldom did with anyone including Jason I was determined to unleash my inner confidence and relish The Experience after finishing our second glass the gracious Hostess informed us that our table was ready and escorted us to our seats the dinner was delightful and I enjoyed our conversation and time together when he

inquired if I still wanted to spend the night with him I removed my heels and teasingly placed my foot between his legs his smile widened upon noticing my red toenails peeking through the sheer nylon covering my foot and he suggested it was time to depart holding hands he led me to his pre-booked hotel room as the elevator doors open on the 14th floor the reality of what I was about to do hit me and fleeting thoughts of Jason crossed my mind sensing my hesitation Alexander pulled me close to his sturdy frame meeting his gaze he

bestowed upon me a romantic kiss unlike any experienced before in that moment all thoughts of my husband and marriage faded away tonight I belong to him ready to embrace and revel in this experience once in the room he wasted no time in unzipping my dress when it dropped to the floor he shed his own clothes and stood before me spinning me around he praised my appearance and removed my bra before laying me on the bed the experience was so sensual and loving that I eagerly anticipated what would come next kneeling I devoted 10 minutes to

admiring his phys overwhelmed he swiftly removed my panty hose and insisted I put my heels back on finding them alluring which made me feel somewhat provocative throughout our intimacy he showered me with kisses displaying remarkable skill fleetingly I thought I should get Jason to do this it's so enticing oh no comparing again enough locking eyes he uttered I love you Maggie his unexpected declaration deeply touched me evoking an almost religious feeling that moved me to tears of joy we made love several times that night and once more in the morning each encounter is passionate as

the last it marked the Pinnacle of my sexual experiences and I was content for allowing it with Alexander as thoughts of Jason intruded I endeavored to focus on the man embracing me tightly bathed in sunlight filtering through the curtains he tenderly kissed me and caressed my hair Maggie as I mentioned last night I meant it you're incredible so sensual and sexy and I think I love you I want to spend more time with you can we see each other again apprehension gripped me and I responded gently Alexander it was amazing and you're a wonderful man

but I'm happily married and I can't repeat this it was a one-time thing and I cherished it you were fantastic you're a great lover and I relished every moment Maggie please consider it before you reject me your husband doesn't seem to mind and I can make you happy just think about it please before you decide okay I'll think about it but for now this is the best I can offer with another deep kiss he held me close and I surrendered to his Embrace if I weren't married to Jason I'd be with Alexander in an instant

but Jason is my husband and I hoped he could forgive me for what I had just done after breakfast we left the hotel and as Alexander drove me home I decided to turn on my phone which had been off since our date the previous night to my shock it was flooded with missed calls and texts among the messages Jason struck me particularly hard inducing a sharp sense of guilt the realization that his suffering for which I felt responsible brought tears to my eyes before I had a chance to proceed to the next message my phone

rang just as we were entering my neighborhood it was my child urgently inquiring about my whereabouts I reassured them saying I was nearly home only to be informed of a fire at our house the news had been trying to reach me all night apparently but my phone had been off my immediate concerns shifted to their father who according to my child was missing no one knew of his whereabouts and he wasn't responding to calls with a sink feeling I promised to call back as soon as I arrived deeply troubled by the unfolding situation when Alexander

turned the corner onto my street I saw a fir truck and police in front of our house I didn't see any damage at the front of the house and asked the firefighters what happened are you the owner of the house he asked since all the neighbors were watching me as I stood with an unfamiliar handsome man my companion said yes I'm Maggie Spencer well Mrs Spencer we were able to save the house only the back porch was damaged but I'm afraid you won't be able to stay here until you call the experts to clean up

the smoke from inside your house the majority of the damage was to the small cottage behind your home I'm afraid it's completely lost I felt my legs give out when Alexander caught me and helped me sit on the curb my studio is she damaged sorry Mrs Spencer all that's left of her is smoldering ashes we'll try to figure out the cause of the fire but in the meantime the police detective has a few questions for you I quickly stood up and ran to the back of the house before Sergeant Wilson could ask me any questions

he caught up with me as I stood in front of the remains of my most prized possession I immediately knew that Jason must have done this as revenge for my actions Mrs Spencer do you know what happened here asked Sergeant Wilson no I wasn't there last night and I have no idea about anything are you her husband he asked turning to Alexander no just a friend I felt my face turn red with embarrassment as the sergeant gave me a knowing look and asked where my husband was I said I didn't know when he asked where

I was last night I timidly said that I was with Alexander at the Hilton hotel in the city center the looks thrown at me by the sergeant and his assistant made me realize the seriousness of my situation I had just admitted that I didn't spend the night with my husband who had also disappeared the detective now had questions Mrs Spencer are you and your husband separated do you know where he was last night no we are a happily married couple I replied and then I realized how stupid it sounded after admitting I spent the night

with another man do you know where he is no he doesn't answer calls we want to talk to him so when you talk to him please give him my number he said handing me his business card I was shaking with anger and fear anger at the loss of my refuge and all the work I had created over the years everything was gone forever fear thinking that Jason could be so angry as to do this and what it would mean for my marriage I needed to talk to him as soon as possible I called brandy brandy

do you know where your father is no I haven't talked to to him since yesterday evening why didn't you stay here with him like we planned mom he threw me out and said that I was no longer his daughter hearing these words I felt a chill rush through my body Jason would never utter such words and if he did it would be even worse than I imagined upon entering the house I noticed smoke damage on the walls and detected a foul odor lingering in our home it was evident that living here under such conditions was

impossible as I traversed through our residence I decided to gather clothes and some personal items for a few days however upon entering the bedroom I was alarmed to find everything missing causing panic to Surge Within Me realizing that all my clothes shoes and personal belongings were gone my heart sank I searched my nightstand for my wedding rings only to find them absent why had I left my rings behind what was I thinking if Jason saw them on my dresser he might have assumed I had abandoned him in our marriage how foolish and selfish of me

in a state of complete panic I frantically searched every room in the house only to discover that all my possessions were gone a dreadful thought crossed my mind had he truly destroyed everything was there nothing left rushing out of the house I returned to the studio to examine the remnants more closely amidst the debris I spotted picture frames and partially destroyed clothing it was evident that Jason had not merely accepted my absence but had obliterated everything significant to me effectively cutting me out of his life in one swift blow I called Brandy in tears recounting

what had transpired and expressing my need for a place to stay Alex Ander swiftly offered me accommodation but he was the last person I wanted to see politely I declined explaining that I needed Solitude and requesting him to leave hurt by my abruptness he departed leaving me to lament my actions and the man with whom I had spent the night though I knew I was at fault I couldn't help but blame him for my selfish Act of betrayal when the true blame lay with me Brandy I've lost your father mom don't say that dad loves

you honey he burned everything my clothes paintings and Studio everything he left me with nothing not even a place to live he ignores my calls and won't pick up I've hurt him the most and I don't blame him what I did is unforgivable I shouldn't have gone on that date I should have just talked to him we could have worked things out to my selfishness drove him away if I were in his shoes I wouldn't be able to take me back what do I do now I have no home or clothes mom don't blame yourself

I share some of the blame and you can stay with us until your house is restored we'll buy you new clothes this afternoon and get you settled in by evening Brandy all my artworks paintings and sculptures are gone 30 years of marriage and two decades of my artistic Creations were destroyed leaving me utterly alone I have nothing left to live for Maggie openly sobbed as neighbors glanced at her from the street oh God your father is calling I'll call you back struggling with the buttons desperately attempting to answer the call she nearly collapsed but at

the last moment she managed to connect Jason is that you hi Maggie how are you Jason where are you please come home we need to talk no Maggie I already know everything from your daughter yes your daughter not mine you both are dead to me and this might be our final conversation Jason please don't say that I love you you should know this Jason the studio is gone did you do this Maggie you did it not me perhaps not physically but it burned from your deceit and betrayal when I saw your wedding rings discarded and

you giving yourself to another in my heart you died your actions are unforgivable and bry's involvement is humiliating and Beyond Comprehension we're finished I'll meet with lawyers on Monday to initiate proceedings please Jason can't we talk and resolve this you can't just discard our 30 wonderful years like this Maggie we are talking and I'm not the one who discarded our 30 wonderful years you planned betrayal showered me with two weeks of affection to alleviate your guilt and then betrayed me with your daughter's assistance there's no person on this Earth who could accept or forgive such

treachery and betrayal it was Pure Evil and I hope you regret it for the rest of your miserable life this is our last conversation you can reach me through my attorney's details which will be provided with the divorce decree goodbye Maggie Jason no wait Jason Jason Jason Jason was gone and so was the world I cherished Brandy arrived just as I was on the phone calling Jason who had already hung up we embraced each other crying over our loss finally we realized we couldn't stay in the wreckage of my home while the fire and police

did their investigation so we headed to bry's house upon arrival she briefed Mike on everything shocking him with the details Brandy tried to explain it all but when Mike discovered his wife had arranged a date for her friend's father with her own mother he was both appalled and Furious Brandy you set up a date for your mom with another man knowing dad would be left alone you should have known he'd never accept that what kind of man lets his wife go on a date with someone else is this what you plan to do when we're

older will you willingly betray me like Mom did to Dad he was such a great guy and you and Mom were his whole world what have you done Brandy let me tell you you ruined a good man and forced him into doing unimaginable things I can't express how disappointed I am in you Brandy I'll reach out to him and apologize for your foolishness once this is all over you and I need to talk about our future together having kids with you is on hold until I figure out where you stand I'll be straight with you

I don't share your values and I won't stand for this kind of betrayal his anger shocked her surprised by his lack of understanding for her mother's situation it was just one date after 30 years of marriage For Heaven's Sake so what later she realized the real issue was the end of her parents marriage her father's loss and her mother's shattered happiness soon they'd all face the consequences of her actions five long days later I returned home to assess the damage I opted against filing an insurance claim to avoid more potential costs in my lawyer meeting

I made it clear the house was mine not up for debate Maggie could have half our savings but no child support if she resisted I'd sue for adultery exposing her affair with her daughter's friend's father divorce papers were already in motion I also sought advice on criminal arson charges but learned without an insurance claim it likely wouldn't proceed unless I made a false report a neighbor who Brandy went to school with phoned her when she saw me return home and go inside Brandy hurried over to me I was checking the damage and figuring out what

repairs the house needed when I heard the front door open Dad Dad where are you Bri's voice echoed through the house as she entered I stayed silent focused on assessing the damage looking out the window at the pile of Ashes that was once Maggie's Sanctuary I couldn't help but smile Brandy found me in one of the bedrooms and rushed over wrapping me in a hug Daddy I'm so sorry please forgive us we love you Brandy I can't forgive either of you I already said not to talk to me again please let me go and leave

me alone you say you're my daughter and I must forgive you listen you're no longer my daughter just a deceitful person who broke my heart now leave me alone dad mom needs you she's living with us and misses you terribly she cries all the time and wants to apologize to you for her mistake can you come to our house and see her never when she went on that date and stayed with another man our marriage ended she even left her wedding rings behind sealing the end of our marriage it's done and I won't speak to

her again both of you can reach me through my lawyer I'll get a new phone and number today but for now you should go and be with your cheating mother are you really willing to throw away 30 years of happiness with Mom no not me your mother threw away those 30 years as soon as she took off her rings and went to her lover it was you and your mother who destroyed my 30 years of happiness and for that I'll never forgive or forget now get out of my house for the second time Brandy ran

out of her childhood home in tears her dad's words declaring she was no longer his daughter were devastating even years of therapy couldn't erase the pain of his words the following day Maggie received divorce papers and crumpled realizing her Affair ended her marriage she tried to reason went to counseling and attempted to speak with Jason but all efforts were fruitless he cut off contact with her and Brandy Mike eventually reached Jason expressing anger and disappointment over their actions he reconsidered having kids due to Bri's disloyalty and is currently in couples counseling to save their marriage

Maggie hoped to return home after Jason rebuilt it but the divorce stated it was his she received half their savings and $3,000 million suly child support for 10 years though he refused to pay now she must find work after 30 years of relying on Jason she moved from her daughter's place to a small apartment near the city center working at an art gallery to get by Maggie's artistic Freedom was Suddenly at risk she wouldn't spend all her time in Jason's lovely studio anymore nor could she sit in front of her art projects enjoying the lake

view from the big Windows her husband had gifted her soon work would consume her leaving no free time to reclaim her old life all her free time vanished along with luxury and marital bliss all for one Reckless night with another man she'd never have enough tears to erase the hurt caused by that one mistake no Jason her loving husband would never speak to her again hearing he disowned their daughter shattered Bri's heart she sank into depression over her parents split to save her own marriage now falling apart she sought help from a therapist months later

the house was fixed Jason kept up with court ordered payments and then sold the house suddenly after the sale Maggie came to reconcile only to find a young couple at the door hello can we help you the woman asked I'm looking for Jason Spencer is he here no he sold us this house and left for a new life he was so kind are you Maggie yes that's me he left an envelope for you I suppose indeed I'll read it later goodbye and enjoy your new home Maggie said tears streaming as she realized she'd never see

Jason again regretting the love she carelessly lost back in her lonely apartment she opened the letter with Trembling Hands Maggie three decades and to think I could have spent that time more productively like watching paint dry or counting the blades of grass in our lawn it's hilarious really how I once thought I couldn't be the husband you needed clearly what you needed was a circus not a partner considering your antics you wanted more well congratulations on finally finding it outside our marriage Bravo those two weeks you played the doting wife again should have known it

was just the Calm before the storm a Prelude to your grand betrayal oh I was duped thoroughly conned by your Oscar worthy performance here I was planning a special night to celebrate us while you were out celebrating you with someone else you didn't just break us Maggie you nuked us from orbit so I've done us both a favor and disappeared that's right I've left the circus to the clowns and moved on to greener pastures don't bother trying to find me I'm buried under layers of new cities and faces that don't include yours or our daughters

starting over you bet it's time in a drama-free Zone and as for our home consider it just another casualty in your war of selfishness sold it maybe the new owners can cleanse it of the stench of betrayal you want closure consider this letterate wrap it up tie it with a bow and shove it in the back of that closet where you keep all your other ill-advised decisions here's to your new beginnings Maggie May they be as fleeting as your loyalty farewell from the man who once loved you JS she thought she was out of tears

but after reading his note she couldn't stop crying all night hugging her knees tightly the thrill and memories of the wonderful times with Alexander faded now overtaken by regret and sorrow now at 52 and by herself she realized her days ahead without Jason looked Grim she traded her lavish lifestyle for a moment of Reckless pleasure Jason confronted Alexander late at night just as he was about to leave for his new place in Ecuador when the door swung open Jason barged in and revealed he was the husband of the woman Alexander took from him Alexander tried

to justify that he believed Maggie was okay with it and would not have gone after her otherwise but it was all in vain Jason wouldn't hear any of it the fury wrath and suffering he'd been bearing for months were all Unleashed on the man in front of him the encounter was brief as Jason resorted to using a crowbar within seconds Alexander's life was altered drastically before Jason headed to his waiting Uber to catch a flight out of the country he left Alexander with a warning about the dangers of getting involved with a married woman by

the time Alexander got to the emergency room and reported the assault Jason was already settling into his beachfront apartment in manabi he had to start a new without his past burdens and family it took detectives 2 weeks to learn that Jason had left the country and they realized they couldn't pursue him unless he came back even if they located him Ecuador doesn't extradite for assault charges Alexander endured a painful two weeks in the hospital and months of physical therapy to get back on his feet with new knees sadly the 25 stitches across his face would

always remind him of that night and the married woman unsure of his future he knew his old life was gone because of the two women who persuaded him to steal another man's wife he never again contacted Maggie or brandy Bri's husband Mike nearly left her because of what happened but a psychologist helped Brandy see the error of her ways and she vowed to stay true to Mike and their future family Mike waited ated 2 years before deciding to have kids needing to be sure his wife wouldn't deceive him like she did her own father keeping

his promise and her guilt in mind Jason cut off all ties with Brandy by her actions she permanently lost her father's affection when Maggie and Brandy found out about Alexander's assault they were heartbroken and felt guilty for their role in the violence adding to the remorse and suffering they already caused Jason and the breakup of their family this was yet another sign that their choices had consequences they hadn't imagined they OD that their foolish hope that allowing Maggie that one indiscretion would keep their life happy was completely misguided their error showed that happiness was actually

far away from reality the absence of their father and husband brought them enduring sorrow a burden they'd carry forever overwhelmed by sadness and aging she never met another partner and led a life filled with loneliness and regret her dreams of growing old with Jason and enjoying time with their grandchildren faded into mere memories with Jason stopping child support after leaving the country her financial stability was shaky forcing her to work to make ends meet nightly tears became her new Norm I now possess over $750,000 from selling my house and my savings over the last three

decades after buying my new place with this wealth I look forward to a comfortable and peaceful life here in Ecuador for the next 30 Years the local young attractive women appreciate a generous American and I relish their company half a year following that Dreadful night sitting on the beach across from my new home in Port P Lopez with a chilled beer I realize that divorce is part of life it's fine to part ways it's fine to be on your own what's not fine is staying where you're not respected or cherished I'll make sure I don't

find myself in that situation again