Rachel, a 34-year-old reader, recently shared her emotional journey with us. She knowingly entered a relationship with Kevin, a married man with two children, which ultimately led to the breakup of his family.
When she became pregnant, she expected Kevin to take action and finalize his divorce. Instead, she received an unexpected call from his wife, Andrea, which turned her world upside down and left her facing a difficult choice.
Rachel never imagined herself in this situation. Raised with strong moral values, she never thought she would be responsible for breaking up a marriage.
Yet, when she met Kevin, her life took a dramatic turn. “I never planned to be someone’s mistress,” she admitted in her letter. “But what’s done is done. Now, I’m pregnant with Kevin’s child and unsure of what to do next.”
Kevin, her coworker, had won her over quickly, showering her with affection while speaking poorly of his wife. He described her as unkind, selfish, and unattractive, making Rachel believe he was miserable in his marriage. Their relationship escalated fast, and soon, Rachel found herself expecting his child.
Then came the shocking call from Andrea.
Unlike what Rachel had expected, Andrea wasn’t angry or accusatory. She spoke calmly, stating that she knew everything about Rachel—including the pregnancy. Then she made a surprising request: she wanted to meet in person.
Despite her initial hesitation, Rachel agreed. She kept the meeting secret from Kevin, worried he would try to stop her. When she arrived at the café, she immediately recognized Andrea—but she wasn’t alone. Sitting beside her were Kevin’s two teenage children, Sarah and Olaf.
Andrea introduced Rachel without hesitation:
“This is Rachel, your dad’s mistress.”
To Rachel’s surprise, the children showed no shock or hostility. Instead, Andrea got straight to the point. “I know all about my husband’s affairs,” she admitted.
“I’ve learned to ignore them—until now. Your situation is different because you’re having a child, and that changes everything.”
Then came Andrea’s unexpected offer. She revealed that she and Kevin had already divorced three months ago—something Rachel hadn’t known.
Despite the circumstances, she wanted her children to build a relationship with their future sibling. She even encouraged Rachel to consider this opportunity carefully before making any decisions.
Rachel struggled to process everything. She couldn’t believe Andrea’s kindness. If she were in Andrea’s place, she doubted she would have reacted the same way. And what about the children? Would they really want anything to do with her baby?
But then Sarah spoke. “I already love my future sibling,” she said, expressing excitement about being a big sister. Olaf shared the same enthusiasm. Rachel was taken aback—she had expected anger, not warmth.
As she left the meeting, Rachel felt torn. She had yet to tell Kevin about any of this. She had believed she was stepping into a new life with him, only to find out he was already divorced.
Now, with Andrea and the children’s unexpected kindness, she was more confused than ever. She didn’t know what to do next or how to move forward in her relationship with Kevin.