A Month After My Breakup, I Accidentally Saw My Sister with My Ex at a Restaurant — She Was Handing Him Money

Last year, I encountered Richard at a fundraising event organized by my family’s foundation. In contrast to the other men my parents attempted to match me with, Richard was sincere, amusing, and a skilled graphic designer. In less than a year, he asked me, and I immediately agreed.

When my mother inquired if I was certain, I assuredly replied, “He’s the one.” Even my dad, who typically examined my choices closely, embraced Richard. My sister Jessica, on the other hand, was cautious, advising me to take care. I dismissed her worries, thinking she was merely envious.

One month prior to our wedding, I spotted Richard at a café embracing another woman. My heart dropped. I observed for 20 minutes, and when I faced him that evening, I informed him we couldn’t tie the knot. I called off the engagement, leaving him stunned and in tears.

I never revealed the truth to my family, just mentioning that we had drifted apart. A month later, during lunch, I spotted Jessica and Richard together. Initially, I believed they were a couple, but then I witnessed Jessica hand him a bag of money. When I faced them, Jessica disclosed that Richard had cancer. I was shocked—until I revealed the truth to her: Richard had been unfaithful to me.

Jessica was skeptical of my story, but I clarified that Richard was deceitful about his sickness and tricking my family. I contacted my father, who had been assisting in covering his alleged treatment, and when I disclosed the truth, he felt devastated. Eventually, we discovered that Richard was apprehended following a car crash while attempting to escape from the police, and all the cash he had stolen was located in his vehicle.

Jessica expressed regret, understanding she had been deceived. I had stayed away from revealing the truth for months, but now I felt at ease, connected with my family once more. We headed to Dad’s workplace,