In a Reddit post, Nice-Adagio shared a heartbreaking story about her husband Kyle’s affair with a colleague named Madison. Despite the betrayal, she chose to forgive and move on. However, years later, a family portrait commissioned by her father-in-law included both her and Madison, alongside Kyle. Nice-Adagio was devastated and asked for the portrait to be moved.
“My heart sank when I saw Madison,” she admitted. The inclusion of the mistress was explained by her mother-in-law, who stated they wanted to acknowledge Madison’s role as the mother of Kyle’s illegitimate child, Kit.
Nice-Adagio struggled with the family prioritizing Kit’s feelings over hers. While she accepted the apology and the portrait being moved, her sister-in-law accused her of causing unnecessary drama, insisting Madison was part of the family due to Kit.
Readers empathized, with some supporting Nice-Adagio’s request for sensitivity. The story highlights the complexities of blended families and the emotional toll on the spouse who faces reminders of their partner’s infidelity.