I Attended My Husband’s Office Party for the First Time, but I Never Expected to See His Other ‘Wife’ There

Jennifer discovered an email inviting her husband, Oliver, to a New Year’s party with a plus-one—her. Suspicious, as his company never allowed guests, she confronted him, but he denied she could attend. On New Year’s Eve, she followed him to the event and learned he’d arrived with another woman, introduced as his “real wife.” Devastated, Jennifer left. The next day, a hospital called—Oliver had a car accident, needing surgery, but his

insurance had lapsed. At the hospital, despite his pleas, Jennifer refused to authorize the procedure, citing his betrayal. She walked away, feeling liberated. Later, Oliver called, abandoned by his mistress, but Jennifer stood firm, blocking him. In the following weeks, his career crumbled, while Jennifer embraced her freedom, pursuing hobbies like pottery and hiking, finally living for herself.