The mother-in-law celebrated the mistress’s “grandson” and called the wife useless, never imagining that that very night debts, lies, and a much bigger betrayal would come to light.

“You owe more than a million pesos to these people,” I told him, throwing copies of his financial records onto the kitchen table.

“Gambling, bad loans, hotel stays, and you even stole the gold wedding coins that my parents gave me as a gift.”

Evelyn paled, and her mouth hung open in shock.

“Patrick, tell me that this is just a lie.”