I was in the study sorting through papers—insurance forms, receipts, and old bank statements—when I noticed an unfamiliar envelope tucked between folders. Inside was a bank statement addressed to my wife.
At first, I didn’t think much of it. We had joint accounts, and occasionally mail would come in her name. But when I opened it, my eyes stopped on the balance.
I blinked, thinking it had to be a mistake. We didn’t have any other accounts—at least, none that I knew about.
Where did this money come from? My wife never worked outside our home. Her parents had passed away long ago, leaving no inheritance. And she certainly hadn’t mentioned anything about savings.
A small chill ran through me—not fear exactly, but confusion. We were partners, weren’t we? I thought we shared everything.
That evening, after the kids went to bed, I asked her about it.
The Truth Behind the Hidden Account
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