My name is Valeria, and I’ve been married to John for three years. We met at a college friend’s barbecue, and he swept me off my feet with his charm. Our marriage had been perfect until a recent evening gathering at our home.

That night, during a light-hearted game of sharing favorite movies, John suddenly ridiculed my choices, embarrassing me in front of our friends and family. His uncharacteristic cruelty left me hurt and confused.

After the guests left, I confronted John, but he brushed it off as a joke. His behavior was so out of character that I stayed up all night, replaying the evening’s events. The next morning, he dropped a bombshell: he believed I was having an affair with his brother, Victor.

John claimed Victor told him about the supposed affair. I was stunned and insisted it wasn’t true. Desperate for answers, I called John’s mother, Margo. She revealed Victor had been in love with me for years and lied to John to sabotage our marriage.

When John returned, I shared what Margo told me. Realizing his mistake, he apologized, and we vowed to rebuild our trust. Victor eventually moved away, and with Margo’s help, we healed and grew stronger, ensuring no one could come between us again.