When I found out my husband Matthew was receiving monthly payments from my dad, I knew something was wrong. Little did I know, uncovering the truth would force me to confront manipulation and betrayal, leading to an unexpected ultimatum.
While organizing Matthew’s birthday party, I saw my father, Walter, hand him an envelope. Later, I found $3,000 inside it. When I confronted Matthew, he brushed it off as a birthday gift. Suspicious, I called my father, who denied giving such a large sum, claiming it was just $50.
Determined to uncover the truth, I hired a private investigator. The PI discovered that my father had been paying Matthew since the beginning of our relationship, shown by bank footage and email exchanges.
Matthew eventually admitted the payments were to ensure he stayed with me. Furious, I demanded he continue taking the money but at a doubled rate, to make my father feel the consequences of his actions.
Matthew and I sought couples therapy to rebuild trust. We used the extra money for charitable causes, turning a negative situation into something positive. Our marriage grew stronger as we moved forward, free from past manipulations.
What would you have done?
