I decided to support my husband in a special way. Every week, he visited his parents’ house…

She realized Igor hadn’t cheated on her in the traditional sense. He wasn’t seeking thrills on the side. He was simply fulfilling his duty as a father.

But that didn’t make his actions any less painful. He had still betrayed her, deceived her, and denied her the right to know the truth. Anna knew she had to decide what to do next.

She could leave Igor and start a new life. She could try to forgive him and live as if nothing had happened. Or she could try to understand him, to grasp what drove him to make this choice.

To understand how he had lived with this burden all these years. She knew it wouldn’t be easy. She would have to overcome her pride, her pain, her hurt.

She would have to accept that Igor wasn’t perfect. That he had weaknesses, flaws, and secrets. But if she truly wanted to save their family, if she truly loved Igor, she would have to do it.

One morning, Anna woke with a firm decision. She knew what she had to do. She packed her things and drove back to the city.

Igor was waiting for her. He sat on the couch, head bowed. When Anna walked in, he looked up.

His eyes held so much pain and hope that Anna’s heart ached. I know everything, Anna said. I understand.

Igor was silent, waiting for her to continue. I’ve decided, Anna said. I’m staying.

Igor stood and approached her. He hugged her tightly. Thank you, he whispered.

Thank you for everything. Anna pulled back. But that doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten, she said.

It doesn’t mean I’ve forgiven. We’ll need to work hard to rebuild trust. We’ll need to learn to live differently…