My son's new girlfriend confessed that she had known my husband for years.

When we arrived in front of the house, I felt like I had entered another life.

It was a charming house. A cozy little corner with a white picket fence and warm light on the porch that shone at dusk.

Exterior view of the house | Source: Midjourney

Thomas built his whole life here.

I turned off the engine. My breathing was slow and regular, but inside, a hurricane was raging within me.

Sophie hesitated.

"Are you sure?"

I got out of the car.

"Oh, absolutely," I said.

A woman sits in her car, lost in thought | Source: Midjourney

With each step towards the door, my heart calmed. The anger dissipated, leaving only an icy determination. I rang the bell.

Stairs.

Then the door opened.

Thomas stood there, freshly showered, a towel around his neck. He smiled. He really smiled.

Until he realized it was me.
From outside the house | Source: Midjourney