“Why don’t you let Tom bring us along?” Layla asked, noticing Denise’s confusion turn to surprise. Denise explained she hadn’t been joining the trips herself, believing they were a men-only tradition started by her husband, Roger. When Layla shared the photos, Denise agreed to confront Roger—and they decided to do it in person.
The two women took an unplanned trip to the island resort, where Denise discovered her husband with another woman. Layla went upstairs and found Tom laughing with someone else. Shocked but calm, she told him she was done with the lies and would be taking the kids.
On the plane ride home, Denise sat beside Layla, deeply hurt by what they’d both uncovered. The shared betrayal brought them closer, and in the weeks that followed, Denise cut ties with both her husband and son.
Though the aftermath was difficult, Denise became a steady presence in Layla’s life and a devoted grandmother to her grandchildren.
What would you have done in Layla’s shoes?