My Stepfather Cheated on My Mom, and She Stayed Silent – I Made Him Regret It

“But this alone won’t change anything. Your mom needs to see what she’s been trying not to.”

He was right. It wasn’t just about exposing Mike. It was about waking up my mom.

That’s when I remembered. Mike used to leave his laptop open in the kitchen while he ate dinner. He was careless with it, always leaving tabs open, like business quotes, calendar invites, and once, a message thread from someone saved under the name “Derek,” even though it was filled with kiss emojis.

I’d bet anything there was more dirt on that laptop.

“I need to go home,” I said. “Before he leaves for work.”

Jacob didn’t hesitate. He drove me back right away.

The house was quiet when I slipped inside. Mike’s keys were still on the counter, which meant he hadn’t left yet. My heart pounded in my ears as I tiptoed to the kitchen.

There it was. His laptop. Unlocked. Waiting.

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