My Husband Started Acting Suspiciously Lately, and When I Found Out Why, I Nearly Ruined His Life — Story of the Day

“I’m going to tell Kira everything,” I said, pulling my hand away. “I’m done with the lies. You’ll lose your job, and then your family will know, too.”

He looked stunned, like he didn’t expect this. “What are you talking about?”

I felt my anger bubbling up. “I’m taking Nora, and we’re going to my mom’s,” I said, my voice shaking. “After that, I’ll tell your entire family the truth. About you. About everything.”

“Alison, wait,” he pleaded, stepping closer. “Let me explain. Please. Just listen, and then you can do whatever you want.”

“Explain what, Trent?!” I shouted, my voice echoing across the empty parking lot. “Explain how you cheated on me? Were you pretending all this time?” My throat felt tight, and I could feel tears starting to burn my eyes. “You lied to me.”

Trent took a deep breath, like he was preparing himself. “I’ve been lying to myself all my life,” he said. “I… I never let myself be who I am. I thought there was something wrong with me, that I was broken. That I was sick, and I had to hide it. My whole life, I was scared to admit the truth, even to myself. And then I met Colin, and for the first time, I understood who I really am.”

“Why didn’t you just tell me?” I asked, my voice cracking as I fought back tears.

“Because I was scared,” he said, his voice shaking now. “I’m a coward. You know how my family is. They would never accept it. I couldn’t accept it. I thought if I just ignored it, if I pretended, it would go away.”