My Stepfather Cheated on My Mom, and She Stayed Silent – I Made Him Regret It

I didn’t even flinch.

I just walked in, sat on his couch, and told him everything.

From the first time Mike ignored me to the night he told Mom to “stay quiet.” And I ended with the worst part: “She’s listening to him. She’s not doing anything.”

Jacob didn’t interrupt. He didn’t ask stupid questions. When I was done, he just leaned back and let out a breath like he’d been punched.

“He said that to her face?” he finally asked, his voice low.

I nodded.

His jaw tightened.

“Your mom’s a strong woman. But even strong people get tired of fighting.”

“I know,” I whispered. “But I’m not tired. And I want to do something.”

He stared at me for a long time, then stood up.

“Alright,” he said. “Then let’s do something.”

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