Every Time His Son Comes Over, My Husband Asks Me to Disappear from My House to Please His Ex

“Not kick out,” he backpedaled. “Just… take a little break on weekends. Visit your parents. They’d love to see you more, right?”

It felt wrong, but I didn’t want to be the reason Scott lost time with his son. I felt forced to agree.

So that Friday, I packed my overnight bag and drove to my parents’ house 20 minutes away, past familiar neighborhoods and the park where Scott had proposed.

Mom opened the door and immediately, her forehead creased with concern. “Marilyn? What are you doing here? What’s going on?”

“Sorry for not calling before. I’m just visiting for the weekend,” I said, forcing a smile as I made my way inside. “I thought I should spend some quality time with my favorite parents.”

She let me in without a word, although I could tell she didn’t believe me. I was glad she let it go that night, but on Saturday morning, over breakfast, she asked me for the truth.

I had to tell her what Scott requested.

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