Three years after my husband Robert’s tragic death, I believed I had found happiness again with Ethan. He was kind, adored my daughter Lucy, and made me feel safe. We married in an intimate ceremony, but my world shattered when Lucy revealed a secret—she had seen Ethan with another woman in our basement.

When I confronted him, he claimed she was an interior designer, but Lucy recognized the woman from his old photos. Suspicious, I set up security cameras and left town with Lucy. Footage later confirmed my fears—Ethan was cheating. When I confronted him, the woman revealed they had been together for years, and Ethan had used me for stability.

I threw him out and focused on Lucy, realizing our bond was all we needed. Betrayal hurt, but it also cleared the way for healing. Through small moments of love and laughter, I found strength. Losing Ethan wasn’t an end—it was the beginning of a new life built on honesty, resilience, and true love.