My Husband Dumped Me for his Childhood Sweetheart

Our whole family was planning a vacation trip together, but when my husband's childhood friend, Mallory, found out, she pleaded to join us. Without a second thought, Henry canceled my plane ticket and gave it to her instead, arranging for me to travel on a hard seat in a 36-hour train ride.

I looked over at my in-laws, and to my surprise, they all agreed with my husband’s decision. So, I went along with the plan—I took my train ticket, and traveled west. I ended up staying away for three months, and the whole family was thrown into a panic.

Our whole family was planning a vacation trip together, but when my husband's childhood friend, Mallory, found out, she pleaded to join us. Without a second thought, Henry canceled my plane ticket and gave it to her instead, arranging for me to travel on a hard seat in a 36-hour train ride.

I looked over at my in-laws, and to my surprise, they all agreed with my husband’s decision. So, I went along with the plan—I took my train ticket, and traveled west. I ended up staying away for three months, and the whole family was thrown into a panic.

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It was rare for my husband to get an extended vacation, so our family decided to go on a long trip together. I had started planning everything six months in advance, selecting destinations, creating an itinerary, and booking everything. Since everyone in the family was so hands-off, I ended up in charge of flights, hotels, meals, and all activities.

I didn’t mind doing the work—it would be worth it as long as everyone was happy. Flights were hard to book, so I reserved tickets for the whole family early on. When my sister-in-law mentioned she had never experienced first class, I even paid out of pocket to upgrade everyone.

Just before we were set to leave, my husband suddenly told me, "Mallory heard about the trip and wanted to join us. Our flight is full, so you'll need to take the train. I’ve already bought your ticket."

He sent me an electronic ticket for the train on WhatsApp.

"What’s the meaning of this?" I asked. "This is supposed to be a family trip, and you’re bringing Mallory along?"

"Of course! Mallory wants to come, so I have to bring her along," Henry replied.

I was furious. "When my sister asked to join us, you were very clear: this was a family trip, and you didn’t want to bring anyone from outside, and just to have fun together. Now that Mallory wants to come, you agree immediately?"

"Mallory and your sister are different," he said. "We’re closer than family—we practically are family."

Scoffing, I spat, "I bought the plane tickets ages ago. Why do I have to take the train?"

"There were no seats left on the flight, so I had to refund your ticket and get one for Mallory. The only option left for you is the train." Henry shrugged, not caring about my opinion.

I looked at the electronic ticket he sent—it was for a 36-hour hard seat.

"So you bought Mallory a first-class plane ticket while I sit for 36 hours on a train?" I asked in disbelief.

He smirked. "D...