Savannah feels her world falling apart when her boyfriend reveals a shocking secret about her mother. Struggling with disbelief, she knows this truth could destroy her family. How could everything go so wrong so fast?
Ashton’s face turned pale as he looked to my side.
“Is this your mother?” he asked, looking at Mom who was watering the plants in her garden.
An elderly woman watering the plants in her garden | Source: Midjourney
“Yes,” I replied, chuckling. “Are you nervous? Don’t be; they’ll love you.”
Ashton took a deep breath.
“I’m so sorry, Savannah, but I have to tell you something,” he said. “It happened before we were together and when I was single… but your mother and I had an affair.”
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“That?”.
My world shattered. I stared at Ashton, my heart pounding in my chest. This had to be a sick joke.
“Tell me you’re joking,” I said, hoping it was one of his stupid jokes, but the serious expression on his face suggested otherwise.
Ashton ran his fingers through his hair, unable to meet my eyes. “I didn’t know I was your mother when we first started dating. I swear, Savannah, I didn’t want any of this to happen.”
A young man and an old woman getting intimate | Source: Midjourney
Just moments ago, I was excited to introduce Ashton to my parents. We had met a few months ago at a coffee shop.
He was charming and kind, and I felt an instant connection.
After a few dates, I knew I was falling in love with him. He seemed perfect.
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But now, I felt like I couldn’t breathe. My mother, who I had always believed was devoted to my father, had been having an affair. And with Ashton of all people. This couldn’t be real.
I looked at Mom, who was happily watering the flowers in our garden, completely unaware of the bomb that had just been dropped on me.
How could he do this to our family? How could he do this to my father? How could Ashton?
A young woman and an elderly woman posing confidently | Source: Midjourney
“I need to talk to her,” I said, shaking. “I need to know the truth.”
Ashton gently grabbed my arm. “Savannah, please, let’s think about this. Maybe there’s a better way to handle this.”
Ashton and I retreated to his car, avoiding my mother.
My mind was a whirlwind of emotions: anger, betrayal, confusion. I needed answers, but I was too shocked to think clearly.
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“Are you sure that was my mother?” I asked, hoping there was some mistake as we settled into her car.
“Yes.” Ashton nodded solemnly. “I had no idea she was married, let alone that she was your mother. We met at a bar a few months ago.”
I felt sick. I couldn’t understand the depth of the betrayal. My mother had always seemed so perfect, devoted to my father. How could she do this?
“I can’t believe it,” I murmured, looking out the window. “I thought everything was perfect. I was so excited for you to meet them.”
An elderly couple relaxing at home with wine | Source: Pexels
“I’m so sorry, Savannah,” Ashton said, his voice filled with regret. “I never meant to hurt you.”
I decided to cancel the meeting with my parents. There was no way I could face them now, especially my father (42). I had been working hard since I was 20 because Mom got pregnant with me at 18.
He is a mechanic and has always done everything he could for us.
“I have to talk to Mom,” I decided.
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“Do you think this is a good idea at this point?” Ashton asked.
“I don’t know, but I need to understand why she did it. I need to hear it from her,” I said.
“Okay, let’s go.”
“No, I need to do it alone,” I said.
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I got out of the car and started walking back home, but Ashton didn’t leave me alone.
“I have to be there,” he said, joining me. “Look, Savannah, I understand how you feel, but it wasn’t just her. I was a part of this, too.”
I nodded to Ashton and we called Mom into the living room, where we waited. When she entered, her smile faded as she realized the gravity of the situation.
An elderly woman sitting at a table with tea and snacks | Source: Pexels
“Mom, sit down,” I said, my voice shaking. She hesitated, but then sat down and looked at Ashton and me with growing concern.
“Ashton just told me something… something incredible,” I began, trying to steady my voice.
Mom’s face paled as she looked between Ashton and me. “What’s it about, honey?”
“Ashton told me you two had an affair,” I blurted out, my eyes locked with his. “Is that true, Mom?”
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His eyes widened and guilt was written on his face. He opened his mouth, but no words came out.
“Did you two meet at a bar a few months ago and one thing led to another? He had no idea you were married, let alone that you were my mother, until he saw you on the patio today. Is that true?” I asked.
Tears filled her eyes. “Savannah, it was a terrible mistake. I never wanted to hurt anyone.”
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“A mistake? You call this a mistake? You’ve ruined everything.”
Ashton sat silently, regret written on his face. I could feel his eyes on me, but I couldn’t bear to look at him.
“Please, Savannah, let me explain,” Mom pleaded, moving closer.
I took a step back, shaking my head. “I don’t want to hear it. How could you do this to Dad? To us?”
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“Your father doesn’t know. It was a moment of weakness. I felt very alone and… I made a terrible decision,” she said, her voice breaking.
I could barely breathe. The woman I had always admired had betrayed us in the worst way possible.
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“Savannah, I’m so sorry. I know I hurt you, but believe me when I say that I love you and your father. This was a terrible mistake, and I will do whatever I can to make it right.”
I looked at her, my heart torn between anger and pain. “I don’t know if I can ever forgive you, Mom. Not now.”
I walked away towards the kitchen.
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I felt like my head was going to explode. I couldn’t imagine destroying my father with the truth, but the weight of the secret was crushing me.
“I can’t keep it from him forever,” I whispered. “But I have to. I have to think of something.”
“So you’re just going to lie to him? Pretend like nothing happened?” Ashton said, appearing in the kitchen. “That’s not fair to him, Savannah.”
Tears filled my eyes. “I don’t know what to do! I’m so scared, Ashton. I can’t ruin my family.”
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“If you can’t be honest with your own father, then I don’t know if I can be with you,” Ashton said, heading for the door.
“What? Where are you going?” I asked, panic rising in my chest.
“I need some fresh air. And maybe you should think about what kind of person you want to be,” Ashton replied, leaving the house.
I sat alone, my heart pounding. What if Ashton went to my father and told him everything?
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The thought of it made me sick. I sank into a chair and tears came to my eyes. How had everything gone so wrong so quickly?
Luckily, Dad wasn’t home. He was at the market, buying us some wine. I told Mom not to tell him the truth and left the house.
A week passed and I still hadn’t gotten over what had happened. Ashton and I had barely spoken, and I hadn’t answered Mom’s calls.
I was sitting in the living room when my phone rang.
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It was a message from my father. With trembling hands, I opened it.
“I’m sorry to leave like this, daughter. I can’t stay after knowing the truth. Ashton told me everything about your mother’s affair. I feel completely betrayed by the woman I have loved and supported for so many years. I need time to heal, so I’m leaving. Take care of yourself.”
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Tears welled up in my eyes as I read those words. My heart felt like it was breaking into a thousand pieces. Ashton had gone behind my back and told my father the truth. How could he? I had told him not to.
Panicking, I called Ashton. “Savannah, I was going to call you soon,” he said coldly as I answered.
“What did you do, Ashton?” I asked, my voice shaking. “Why did you tell my father?”
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“He deserved to know the truth, Savannah,” Ashton said. “I couldn’t let him live in the dark.”
“But why didn’t you talk to me first? This was my family, my decision,” I said, my voice raised in frustration.
Ashton sighed deeply. “I’m sorry. I thought it was the right thing to do. I didn’t mean to hurt you.”
“Well, you did. You hurt us all,” I replied, tears blurring my vision. “What were you thinking?”
“Savannah, I… I can’t be with someone who covers for a cheater,” he finally said, his voice barely above a whisper.
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“What are you saying?” I asked, fear gripping my heart.
“I mean, if you can hide your mother’s infidelity, how can I trust you? I don’t know if I can be with you,” Ashton admitted.
“Please, Ashton, don’t do this. I was just trying to protect my family,” I pleaded, my voice cracking with emotion.
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“I’m sorry, Savannah. I can’t trust you,” he replied before hanging up.
My father was gone, and Ashton, who I thought might be the one, had abandoned me too. Mom and I were already estranged, and now I was being abandoned by everyone I loved.
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It’s been a month since that fateful day, and I still haven’t gotten over what happened. I decided to go to therapy to deal with my emotions and help me understand how to move forward.
Maybe if I had been honest from the beginning, things would have turned out differently.
Could I have done something differently? Help me!
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