Three years ago, I divorced my husband. We had nothing in common except our son. I wasnt even surprised when, a month after the divorce, my husband found a new, younger woman. Three months ago, the two of them got married.
Honestly, Im not bothered by it anymore. But yesterday, I received a message from her that really threw me off. She said we should leave Simon alone and stop asking him for money because, from now on, we wouldnt get a penny.
My son is five. Before, I was on maternity leave and Simon covered all the expenses. Now, Im working part-time.
After the divorce, we agreed to sell our three-bedroom flat and split it into two separate places: one for my ex and one for me and our son.
Simon pays a decent amount in child support. But I want to cover my own costs, so Im constantly going to job interviews and searching for a full-time position. The money Simon sends each month goes directly to our sonit pays for nursery fees, hobby groups, toys, food. I only use a bit for our bills.
Judo classes, which my son is keen on, also need extra funds.
This summer, my ex sent more money on the condition that I take our son on holiday. So, we went to the Lake District. My sons happiness knew no bounds.
Im glad that, despite everything, Simon doesnt forget about his child. Even when Ive had urgent matters to deal with, Ive often left my son with him. My ex has taken him to shopping centres, parks, and the cinema. However, my son has never visited his fathers home.
As far as I could tell, the reason for this was Simons new wife. Of course, I didnt let it bother meat least, not until I got her message.
Recently, she even dared to ring me. She told me I was heartless because Simon spends most of his salary on us. I didnt hold back. I told Simon about the whole conversation straightaway. He was absolutely furious. Apparently, he told her to stay out of his affairs and especially not to meddle with his money.
But I still worry she might convince Simon to reduce what he provides for our son. If that happened, Id have to deny my child so many things.
I just hope Simon still has the decency, honesty, and kindness that made me fall in love with him in the first place.
