Concerned about her husband’s suspicious behavior, Jessica hires a cab driver to follow him, no matter the cost. But the truth she uncovers is far from what she expected.
Jessica and Jason sat across from each other at the dinner table. The strain of his late nights weighed heavily on their marriage.
“This is nice,” Jason said.
“Is it?” Jessica replied, sarcasm dripping from her voice. “I slaved away at it all afternoon.”
“I know I’ve been working late,” Jason sighed. “The Simmons project is crucial. If we lose the account, the business could collapse.”
Jessica glared. “Oh, is that it? Do what you must, Jason.”
When he announced he had to leave again, Jessica saw red. As soon as the door shut behind him, she made a call. Moments later, she slipped into a waiting cab.
“Follow the black Audi,” she instructed.
The driver, Musa, nodded. Jessica explained her suspicions: a possible affair. They trailed Jason to his office, where he lingered. Just as she was ready to give up, he emerged—with a young, elegant blonde in tow.
Jessica’s heart pounded. “Follow them,” she ordered.
They watched Jason and the woman stroll arm-in-arm through the park. Jessica, devastated, returned home in tears. The next day, unable to focus, she called Musa again. This time, Jason and the woman dined at Luigi’s—her favorite restaurant.
Determined, Jessica stormed inside. When she confronted Jason, the truth left her stunned.
“Jessica, meet Skylar,” Jason said hesitantly. “My daughter.”
Jessica’s world tilted. Skylar, 21, revealed she was Jason’s child from a long-ago affair. He had kept her a secret out of fear.
Reeling, Jessica left the restaurant, returning home to process the revelation. Jason slept in the spare room for weeks as they navigated counseling. Eventually, Jessica agreed to work through the betrayal, welcoming Skylar into their lives.
Months later, Jessica invited Musa and his wife to dinner. As they laughed around the table, Jason asked, “How did my wife convince you to chase me around town?”
Musa grinned. “Cold, hard cash.”
They all raised their glasses. “To family, old and new.”
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