Carla had always believed her life was perfectly in order. She was 28 years old, married to the love of her life, Andrew, a 34-year-old man who had been her partner for nearly a decade. Together, they had built a vibrant family, with three children ages six, three, and two, and another baby on the way. Their home was filled with laughter, love, and the typical chaos that comes with raising young kids.

Andrew, by all accounts, was an ideal husband and father. He was actively involved in their kids’ lives, from school runs to bedtime routines, always making sure to be there for his family. Carla often thought she was incredibly lucky to have someone so dedicated, especially during her current pregnancy, which had been more challenging than the others.

But one day, as Carla was tidying up their home in preparation for the arrival of their fourth child, her world was shaken. While cleaning out Andrew’s drawer, she stumbled upon something that immediately caused her heart to drop—receipts for expensive dresses and jewelry, totaling thousands of dollars. The worst part? None of the items were for her.

Confusion and panic set in. Carla’s mind raced, piecing together the clues. Was Andrew seeing someone else? Had their perfect life been a lie? The trust she had always felt in her marriage began to crumble, and she spent the entire day agonizing over the possibilities.

That evening, when Andrew came home, Carla couldn’t hold back. The receipts were laid out on the bed like evidence, and her voice trembled as she confronted him, asking why he had purchased all these gifts for someone else.

Andrew’s face shifted from confusion to concern as he tried to explain. His answer, however, was not what Carla had expected.