My Husband Bullied Me over My ‘Wrinkled Face’ and Gray Hair – He Regretted It Instantly

Gravity. Like I was just falling apart, and there was nothing anyone could do about it.

Then came the day that changed everything. The day I found out about the affair.

I discovered it completely by accident.

Derek had left his laptop open on the kitchen counter when he went to take a shower.

I was just walking past it when a notification popped up on the screen. A message from someone named Tanya, with a little kiss emoji after her name.

I wish I could tell you I handled it with grace and dignity, but I didn’t. I just froze there, staring at that notification.

And then, before I could stop myself, I clicked on it.

The messages that opened up made me feel physically sick.

They were flirty and so casual, like I didn’t exist at all.

Tanya was 29 years old, and her profile said she was a wellness influencer. She sent Derek selfies constantly, always after some cosmetic appointment. After her Botox touch-ups, after getting her lashes filled, and after trying some new facial treatment.

One message in particular is burned into my memory.

She wrote, “Can’t wait for our couples massage on Saturday, baby.

You deserve someone who takes care of herself.”

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I didn’t confront Derek when he came out of the shower because I didn’t know what to say. I talked to him when he returned home from work in the evening.

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