I Cared for My Husband’s Mom for Five Months After Surgery While He Was Cheating – So I Taught Him a Lesson by Taking What He Valued Most

For the first time in months, I felt calm.

Because finally, I knew exactly what to do.

The following morning, I made breakfast as usual. Tea for Julia, one soft-boiled egg, two slices of toast with extra butter, and a bowl of mixed berries — the way she liked it.

I balanced the tray and walked slowly to her room, not because I was tired, but because I knew what was coming.

She looked up from her pillow, surprised to see me.

“I thought Eric would bring it today, sweetheart. I thought he’d give you a break for once.”

“He had… other plans last night,” I said, giving her a soft smile.

I set the tray down and gently sat on the edge of her bed.

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