My Cheapskate Husband Gave His Mother and His Ex a $10K Beach Vacation, but He Had No Idea What I’d Do Next — Story of the Day
I never asked for much—just honesty, maybe flowers on my birthday. Steve claimed we were “tight on money,” yet I found a $10K receipt for a luxury beach trip.
Two guests: his mom…and his ex, Lora. That night, I paid bills while he drooled over a Tesla video. Confronted, he shrugged: “It’s a gift. Mom’s turning seventy.” No apology. No shame. Just excuses.
Days later, scrolling Facebook, I saw Lora and his mom sipping cocktails on that same beach. Caption: “Thanks, Steve 💋.” My heart sank. That night, Steve even took his phone into the shower. Checking his laptop, I found messages: “Lora’s glowing. We miss you.” He replied: “My two favorite girls.” No attempt to hide it.
I wasn’t angry anymore. I was done.
One week later, I spent that $10K—not on revenge, but on my students: camp, gear, shirts reading “Team Room 12 – We Did It!” No one left behind. Steve came home to locked doors, his stuff on the porch, and a note: “Hope you enjoy life with your favorite girls. Don’t forget sunscreen. See you in court.”
As I drove to the lake, my kids cheered—and so did my heart.
