I have always been convinced that I am a happy woman and mother. I had everything for a peaceful life: a beloved husband, a charming daughter and the best grandchildren. What more does a woman need to live?
But my happiness did not last long. And it was all my son-in-law’s fault.
My daughter Alisa married a man older than herself. My husband and I had nothing against it. Mark had a job and his own place. This is much better than being a student without a hryvnia to his name.
Since our future son-in-law was a wealthy man, he took care of all the wedding expenses. Their honeymoon trip was also paid for by Mark. He often gave his daughter gifts and surprises, and my husband and I were only too happy about it. All our relatives envied our daughter. But I was most happy that my Alisa was carrying our future grandson under her heart.
Time passed, and our children began to live separately. They had two children. Several times a week they came to visit us with their grandchildren. But I was worried that my daughter came sad. When I asked her what was wrong, she said that everything was fine. But I could see the sad look in her eyes.
It did not allow me to live peacefully. Eventually I found out what was wrong. And you know, I wish I hadn’t known. My son-in-law found a mistress. Moreover, he was going “left” without even hiding it.
I found out quite simply. I came to my daughter’s house unannounced and stayed for a few days. Not only was my daughter not happy to see me, but on the contrary, she seemed to be very upset. However, she had no choice but to do so.
During my stay with my daughter, I helped her as much as I could. I walked with the grandchildren, cooked, ironed clothes. Although in reality, in this way I was trying to find out the truth about their relationship. And I was surprised by what I saw. My daughter listened to her husband. She did not even dare to contradict him. Not only did her son-in-law come home late, but he also smelled like a woman’s perfume, and his clothes showed white hair. One night I went to the bathroom and heard my son-in-law talking to someone on the phone. Then everything became clear to me.
The next day, I decided to ask my daughter directly what was going on between them. But as usual, she changed the subject. I could not stand it and told her about my suspicions. Alisa replied that it was all my imagination. My daughter refused to believe me. For her, her husband was still the best.
I don’t argue, he is a good father, provides for the family, fulfills all their wishes. They have a spacious apartment, modern furniture and repairs, an expensive car. I could not look at this calmly. My daughter was being openly deceived. So I asked my son-in-law what was going on. My words made him angry. My son-in-law replied that he had another woman, and not just one. And then he told me to mind my own business. He provides for the family, loves my daughter, and he doesn’t have a stable mistress.
My son-in-law said there was nothing wrong with that. And my Alice knows about his affairs.
I came home very surprised. I didn’t know what to do next. To interfere is not an option, my daughter will definitely accuse me of meddling in their family. I can’t see my son-in-law after everything.
