My Ex and His Mistress Mocked Me at My Daughter’s Birthday, But They Weren’t Ready for What I Did Next — Story of the Day

At my daughter Ellie’s birthday, my ex, Jake, and his mistress, Candy, mocked me while I stood in my scrubs, exhausted from a hospital shift. They didn’t know I’d overheard their plan to seize custody of Ellie and control her trust fund for their own gain—a beach house, a yoga studio. Jake had been absent after our divorce, only recently playing “super dad” to manipulate the situation. Despite my struggles—working as a janitor, selling my childhood home to pay my late father’s debts—I was determined to protect Ellie’s future. The trust fund, left by

my dad for her education or home, was my responsibility as her trustee. Their cruel comments at the party, coupled with a recorded conversation exposing their scheme, gave me the evidence I needed. In court, I stayed calm, presenting the recording that revealed their true intentions. The judge ruled in my favor, granting me full custody. Ellie ran to me, whispering, “We’re still together, right?” We were. My love for her, not wealth or appearances, proved stronger than their greed. Real love always wins.