I discovered the phone by accident three months ago, while searching for a lost earring in my husband’s car. My fingers brushed against something unexpected: a secret phone, hidden under the seat.

Curiosity led me to unlock it with his usual passcode. To my shock, it revealed affectionate messages and photos of him with another woman, exchanging “I love you’s” like a couple in love. The betrayal hit me hard.

Instead of confronting him immediately, I decided to gather evidence. I tracked his movements with the phone’s location tracker, noting each lie. Our 15th anniversary became my opportunity for revenge. He claimed work kept him from our dinner, but I knew he was with her.

I invited his family to a surprise dinner, then led them to the café where he was. His shock was palpable when he saw us. Relatives gasped as his secret was exposed. Without waiting for explanations, I announced my decision to file for divorce.

Leaving the café, I felt pain and loss but also newfound strength. The path ahead was uncertain, but I was ready to face it, having chosen to walk away from deceit towards a future of my own making.