Pregnant Wife Sees Best Friend’s Message on Husband’s Phone, ‘You Haven’t Told Her about Us?’

An anonymous Reddit user shared her heartbreaking story of betrayal while she was six months pregnant. Married for six years, she and her husband had two children and were expecting their third. What seemed like a solid marriage shattered when she discovered that her husband was cheating— and with none other than her childhood best friend.

The woman, who had been with her husband since she was 19 and he was 22, was already going through a tough time. Her father, the last of her living parents, had been diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. Amid the emotional toll of watching her father’s health rapidly decline, she leaned heavily on her husband and best friend for support.

“My husband has been my rock,” she wrote. “He’s been there for me, holding my hand through this and being so attentive to me and the kids.” Little did she know, behind her back, both her husband and her best friend were betraying her.

One morning, while tending to her sick three-year-old, the woman stumbled across her husband’s phone after an alarm went off. She turned it off, but not before seeing a message from her best friend that made her stomach drop: “I’m assuming since there hasn’t been an angry pregnant lady on my doorstep, you haven’t told her about us yet?”

Shocked and devastated, she couldn’t believe what she was reading. Her suspicions were confirmed as she scrolled through the conversations, realizing the affair had been going on for four months. Despite the pain, she chose to continue acting normal for a few days, giving herself time to process what she had learned before confronting them.

In an act of quiet strength, she began planning her next steps. She cut off all contact with her best friend and vowed to never speak to her again. Unsure of whether to leave her husband, she sought advice from her in-laws, who were equally stunned and heartbroken by the news.

Her mother-in-law and her ex-best friend’s mother were devastated by the betrayal. After seeing screenshots of the messages, they were quick to take her side, with her mother-in-law going as far as to say, “As far as I’m concerned, I don’t have a son anymore—only a daughter.”

With their unwavering support, the woman contacted a lawyer to begin divorce proceedings. The attorney assured her that her husband wouldn’t have access to her father’s inheritance, securing her and her children’s future. As she planned her next steps, she realized she was ready to move forward and focus on a fresh start.

When she finally confronted her husband, the fallout was intense. Her husband, upon realizing she knew about the affair, reacted violently—going so far as to destroy her father’s front door with a baseball bat in a fit of rage, which led to his arrest. Despite the chaos, the woman remained resolute. She refused to reconcile, especially after reflecting on the example her parents had set with their loving and faithful marriage.

One unexpected source of support came from her ex-best friend’s brother, Jake, who had always harbored feelings for her. The two grew closer during this difficult time, sharing moments of comfort and understanding. While they weren’t rushing into a relationship, Jake made it clear he would be there for her no matter what.

A month later, her father passed away, leaving her grief-stricken but determined to rebuild her life. She and her husband finalized a dissolution of marriage, and he was granted weekly supervised visits with their children. Soon after, she gave birth to her third child, whom she named after her late father.

While her ex-husband struggled with anger management and therapy, the woman found solace in her growing connection with Jake. He, too, had recently left the military and was staying with her temporarily while searching for his own place. Though they weren’t rushing into anything, their relationship blossomed slowly, with Jake showing unwavering patience and support.

This resilient woman, with the backing of her in-laws and friends, chose to start a new chapter, focusing on her children, healing from the betrayal, and looking ahead to a brighter future.