During the first few days, Greg seemed delighted with his freedom. He sent cheerful messages praising our supposed maturity, unaware that I already suspected he had been involved with Lydia long before proposing the exchange. Marcus, however, appeared uncomfortable. On the third evening, he finally admitted that Greg had pressured him into participating. When I asked whether he knew about Greg and Lydia’s relationship, his silence confirmed my suspicions.
The following morning, I contacted my attorney, Diane Rivera, and showed her the messages I had collected. Together, we prepared documents to protect my financial interests and establish the truth. I had no intention of creating a public argument or seeking revenge. By Friday, Greg returned home earlier than expected, believing everything would return to normal. Instead, he found Marcus waiting in our living room. Moments later, the doorbell rang, and Greg’s mother, Helen, arrived with my attorney.
Diane placed the evidence on the table, revealing that Greg and Lydia had been secretly involved before the arrangement began. Marcus confronted Greg about his deception, while Helen demanded an explanation. Greg became furious and accused me of setting him up, but I reminded him that the entire exchange had been his idea. Then I quietly removed my wedding ring and placed it beside the documents. Greg had wanted one week with another woman, but his dishonesty had cost him his marriage.
