I Accidentally Answered My Husband’s Work Call — The Voice on the Other End Exposed His Double Life

When Julianne answers her husband’s phone, the furious voice on the other end reveals a devastating secret: her husband has been living a double life. Now, she’ll have to act fast to protect herself and her son from the fallout of her husband’s deceit.

If you’d asked me that morning if I was happy, I would’ve said yes. Maybe not convincingly, but I would’ve said it. That was before the call.

A silhouette of a woman | Source: Midjourney

A silhouette of a woman | Source: Midjourney

I spent my days juggling the roles of wife, mother, and school volunteer. My husband, Raymond, was the breadwinner, a mid-level manager who came home late too often these days, citing work stress.

My eight-year-old son, Ethan, was my anchor, and the reason I kept pushing through even when Raymond’s distant eyes gnawed at me.

But I didn’t have time to dwell. Life kept moving, and I was good at keeping up.

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Close up of a woman’s face | Source: Midjourney

I’d already seen Ethan off to school on the bus and was leaning in to kiss Ray goodbye when he whirled away from me and grabbed his briefcase.

“I’ve got to rush. Today’s going to be crazy and Mr. Richards must be waiting for me already,” he muttered as he rushed out the door.

I didn’t even notice he’d left his phone on the kitchen table. When it started ringing a few minutes after he left, I answered automatically, thinking it was mine.

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A cell phone | Source: Midjourney

“Raymond,” snapped a woman’s voice, sharp and angry. “I warned you! If you don’t get rid of her, I’ll tell everyone I’m pregnant with your child.”

My throat closed up. I knew that voice… it was Vera, my sister!

“I’m done waiting, Ray. This is your last warning. Tell her today, or else!”

Before I could scream or demand answers, the line went dead.

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A woman holding a cell phone | Source: Midjourney

I stood there, frozen, the phone clutched so tightly in my hand that my knuckles turned white. Vera had always been the storm to my calm. Beautiful, reckless, and magnetic, she flitted through life, bringing chaos and charm in equal measure.

And now she was pregnant with my husband’s child. They’d been cheating on me… for how long?

A strange, detached instinct kicked in, like my body was operating on autopilot. My thumb hovered over the screen before I unlocked Raymond’s phone, the password I’d seen him type a thousand times burning in my mind.

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A woman standing in a kitchen | Source: Midjourney

My fingers trembled as I scrolled through the messages. And there were dozens of texts, a thread of secrets I was never supposed to uncover.

Vera’s words were insistent, pleading: When are you going to tell her? I can’t keep doing this, Ray. She’s clueless.

Then Raymond’s careful, measured replies: I just need more time. I want to do this right. We can’t risk her finding out — it’ll ruin everything.

The bile rose in my throat as I pieced it together. They had a plan, and it was cold, and calculated.

A heartbroken woman | Source: Midjourney

A heartbroken woman | Source: Midjourney

They’d leave their marriages in such a way that nobody would suspect their affair. Vera was ready to leave Jack, and Raymond had been weighing how to drop me quietly and cleanly, ensuring his finances remained untouched.

She won’t get a penny, one of his messages read. I’ll make sure of it.

My knees buckled, and I slid to the kitchen floor.

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A woman sitting on a floor | Source: Midjourney

The phone slipped from my grasp and clattered onto the tiles, but I didn’t care. I sat there, shaking, the weight of betrayal pressing down on me like a suffocating blanket.

Vera’s voice replayed in my head, layered over Raymond’s careful lies. The two people I trusted most in the world had conspired against me, trading whispers behind my back while I set the table for family dinners and kissed Raymond goodnight.

The betrayal didn’t just sting; it consumed me, a fiery, unrelenting ache that made my vision blur.

An emotional woman | Source: Midjourney

An emotional woman | Source: Midjourney

I pressed my hands to my face, trying to block it all out. But it was burned into my mind now. My husband and my sister were plotting my destruction.

For the first time in my life, I felt entirely untethered. But I wasn’t going to let them destroy my life. And I wouldn’t let Ethan suffer for their selfishness.

Anger fueled me, sharpening my focus as I grabbed my keys and headed straight for Vera’s husband’s office.

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An office building | Source: Pexels

Jack was the kind of man who could turn chaos into order. He was everything Vera wasn’t: level-headed, meticulous, and about as far from impulsive as a person could get. If anyone could help me, it was Jack.

The office building was quiet. Jack’s secretary wasn’t even there yet; her desk sat empty as I marched past it, my sneakers squeaking against the polished floors.

My heart pounded in my chest as I reached his door and knocked harder than I intended.

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A door | Source: Pexels

“Come in,” Jack called, his deep, calm voice carrying through the door.

I stepped inside, and he looked up from his desk, his brow knitting in confusion when he saw me.

“Julianne?” He stood, concern flashing in his sharp, gray eyes. “What’s wrong? Did something happen?”

I didn’t bother with pleasantries. My hands trembled as I crossed the room and set Raymond’s phone on his desk.

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A cell phone on a desk | Source: Pexels

“I have something important to tell you, Jack. It’s about Vera and…” I faltered, my voice catching. “You’ll need to see it for yourself.”

He gestured for me to sit, but I stayed standing. His gaze didn’t leave me as he picked up the phone and scrolled through the messages. With each swipe, his face darkened. His jaw tightened, and his grip on the phone grew rigid.

“Goddammit, Vera,” he muttered under his breath, his calm veneer cracking.

A stressed man | Source: Midjourney

A stressed man | Source: Midjourney

He set the phone down with more force than necessary and pinched the bridge of his nose, exhaling slowly. I thought he might explode, but instead, he grabbed a notepad from his desk and flipped it open. His movements were precise and deliberate.

“We need a plan,” he said, his tone clipped and businesslike.

I blinked at him, startled by his composure. “You’re not… shocked? Hurt?”

“No, I’m furious,” he said, meeting my eyes.

A furious man | Source: Midjourney

A furious man | Source: Midjourney

His voice was calm, but there was a dangerous edge beneath it. “Vera’s always been mercurial, but this time she’s gone too far.”

He tapped his pen against the notepad, his jaw set. “I’m filing for divorce. And I’m going to help you do the same. With evidence like this, they don’t stand a chance.”

I sank into the chair across from him, my earlier fury replaced by something steadier.

“Jack,” I said, my voice soft. “Thank you.”

A grateful woman | Source: Midjourney

A grateful woman | Source: Midjourney

His lips pressed into a thin line as he began scribbling notes. “Don’t thank me yet. This is going to be messy. But they’ve left us no choice. We’ll have to move fast, even if it means I have to pull some strings. This is what we’re going to do…”

Jack continued taking notes as he outlined his plan. My resolve solidified as I took it all in. I was a little awed by how quickly he calculated each step, but mostly, I was relieved.

I wasn’t alone in this fight. Jack and I would make sure Vera and Raymond paid for their betrayal, and that neither of us would be left picking up the pieces alone.

A lawyer in his office | Source: Midjourney

A lawyer in his office | Source: Midjourney

That evening, Vera and Jack joined Raymond and me for dinner. I’d texted Vera the invite the minute I got home. I’d then called Ray’s office to tell him he’d left his phone at home.

“Oh my God,” he muttered, a hint of panic in his voice. “Just… switch it off and put it in my nightstand drawer, okay?”

“Sure, honey,” I replied. “By the way, Jack and Vera will be joining us for dinner tonight. Could you pick up a bottle of wine on the way home?”

A woman speaking on her cell phone | Source: Midjourney

A woman speaking on her cell phone | Source: Midjourney

Next, I arranged for Ethan to sleep over at a friend’s house. By the time we sat down to dinner that evening, all the pieces of Jack’s plan were in place.

I poured a large glass of wine and set it down in front of Vera.

“Oh, no wine for me, Jules.” She pointedly stared at Raymond. “I’ve been feeling a little under the weather lately.”

“I guess that makes sense,” I replied. “The first trimester is rough and pregnant women aren’t supposed to drink, are they?”

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Wine glasses on a table | Source: Pexels

Vera’s fork clattered against her plate, and Raymond’s hand tightened on the edge of the table.

“Oh, don’t act surprised,” I said. “I know about the affair, the baby, and your little plans to leave me with nothing.”

Jack, who had been waiting for his cue, produced two folders and rose from his seat.

“These are your divorce papers,” he said, slapping one folder down in front of Vera before placing the other in front of Ray. “And these are yours.”

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Divorce papers | Source: Pexels

Raymond turned to me, panic flooding his eyes. “Julianne, please…”

“You don’t get to talk!” I snapped, my voice trembling with rage. “You’ve destroyed everything, and for what? Her?”

Raymond looked at Vera, who was openly crying now, then back at me. He didn’t answer. He just stared at the table, defeated.

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An emotional man | Source: Midjourney

In the weeks that followed, Jack and I worked like a team. He was relentless in court, helping me secure a settlement that ensured Ethan and I would be fine.

Raymond lost his assets, his reputation, and whatever shred of decency he thought he had left. Jack filed for full custody of his children, and Vera was left scrambling.

The scandal tore through our small town. Everyone knew what had happened, and neither Raymond nor Vera could walk into the grocery store without whispers trailing them.

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People in a grocery store | Source: Pexels

One evening, as I watched Ethan play in the yard, I felt a strange sense of peace. My life wasn’t what I thought it was. It was messy, complicated, and painful. But it was mine, and I was free to shape it into something new.

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Kentucky Dad of Quintuplets Shamed for Walking His Kids on a Leash: ‘They Are Humans, Not Dogs’

A Kentucky dad’s life changed forever when he and his wife welcomed quintuplets into the world. However, he never anticipated the harsh critique and hate that would come as a result of his parenting choices.

Parenthood keeps moms and dads busier than full-time employment, and couples often have to learn new skills on the job. No matter how hard they try, they never get everything right, and the job becomes even more challenging when there is more than one child.

However, the joy of being a parent makes all the sleepless nights and sacrifices worthwhile. Sadly, people don’t see everything moms and dads do for their little ones, and onlookers can be brutal.

THE HAPPY FAMILY OF SEVEN

Jordan Driskell and his wife Briana adored their five beautiful children, Zoey, Dakota, Hollyn, Asher, and Gavin. Raising quintuplets was a significant life adjustment, but the couple enjoyed every minute.

Many online users weren’t impressed with Jordan’s parenting choices, and they made their opinions abundantly clear.

They had to come up with various creative parenting techniques to ensure their brood was taken care of and safe. Managing their household required full-time attention, and dad Jordan was always eager to spend time with his little ones.

STRUGGLES WHEN LEAVING THE HOUSE

Taking the children for an outing in the park or a fun day of entertainment might sound like a great idea, but Jordan knew it was never easy and always came with a few concerns.

Leaving the house with all five kids was a task worthy of a gold medal. Jordan and his wife initially used a six-seater stroller to help their brood get around. However, they changed their style and opted for something less bulky and ridiculous.

THEIR CHOSEN PARENTING STYLE

The loving parents started using a leash whenever they left the house with all five kids—and it worked for them! The proud dad shared:

“Kids are so curious — they want to run off and explore. For our own peace of mind and sanity, we use a leash. It also allows us to leave the house and do fun stuff as a family without being stressed.”

Jordan Driskell and his five kids. | Source: Tiktok.com/drixxleman

Jordan Driskell and his five kids. | Source: Tiktok.com/drixxleman

THE DAD’S REASON FOR USING A LEASH

Jordan provided another justification for using a leash, noting that his kids always wanted to walk when they were in crowded places. It was a safety concern, and the leash prevented any of the children from getting lost.

The simple tool allowed the kids much-desired freedom but also gave the parents a level of control. However, when Jordan shared a video in 2022, he quickly realized everyone didn’t approve of his parenting style.

The kids were enjoying a fun day at the aquarium with a twist—they were on a leash. The footage went viral, and netizens didn’t hold back.

Jordan Driskell and his five kids. | Source: Tiktok.com/drixxleman

Jordan Driskell and his five kids. | Source: Tiktok.com/drixxleman

CRITICAL COMMENTS

Many online users weren’t impressed with Jordan’s parenting choices, and they made their opinions abundantly clear. Commenters questioned his actions, and one person indicated he should have had fewer kids if he wasn’t up for the challenge:

“This is deeply disturbing. Teach your kids to behave so you don’t have to use a dog leash. Not cool.”

– (@maureenmurphygrzyb) August 2, 2022

“Bro they’re missing muzzles.”

– (@dtdjt091909) August 3, 2022

“They need to learn to listen to you and they need to learn to be independent. If you can’t control them them don’t have them.”

– (@Ada Hunter) August 3, 2022

“Leashes on kids should be illegal. You have your opinions but it’s just wrong, even rabbits don’t go on leashes, why should children?”

– (@_..maybe_) August 1, 2022

SUPPORTIVE COMMENTS

The comment section also featured positive feedback, with parents praising the dad’s actions. Moms and dads thanked him for putting the safety of his family first, while others stated it was a clever idea:

“I said, ‘I’ll NEVER put my kids on a leash!’ As a mother with two energetic toddlers at the same time, I grabbed the first monkey backpacks with leashes I could get my hands on!”

– (@authortraciejohnson) August 3, 2022

“Anyone who disagrees with his method has never taken care of five toddlers at one time! Even preschools use a rope system to walk to the playground.”

– (@graftymarie89) August 3, 2022

“I had one for my daughter – nothing wrong with it – she was able to run around but close enough to me in a crowd.”

– (@Ligita212) July 31, 2022

“If you are being judged for protecting your children, then the judgmental folks have no clue about the value of life on any level.”

– (mboyd1990) July 31, 2022

CONTRASTING PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS

Dr. Deborah Gilboa, an expert in the field of parenting and youth development, shared her thoughts about the use of a leash. She supported the technique and called it “creative problem-solving.” The doctor added:

“This isn’t treating kids like animals. The alternative would be just staying at home … Just because you can’t identify with the problem doesn’t mean it’s not there.”

CONCERNS ABOUT LEASH INJURIES

Another pediatrician had a different viewpoint. He noted that he didn’t support using leashes on kids because the method treated them like pets. The professional explained:

“As the father of three, I am well aware of how quick, impulsive, and unpredictable kids can be. But from an injury standpoint, I would worry about entanglement or choking.”

Questions To Ponder:

  • Is the father justified in using a leash to manage his kids?

Parents move heaven and earth to provide and care for their children. Moms and dads indeed know what is best for their little ones, and if it isn’t harming anyone, parents should be allowed to do whatever works for them.

  • What might be an alternative course of action for the father-of-five?

It is always easier to point fingers, but many people aren’t able to provide alternative solutions for struggling parents. For moms and dads having a tough time keeping an eye on all of their kids, it might be advisable to get additional help. Perhaps a family member or friend can come along while running errands, so a leash isn’t needed.

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