When Lindsay took Sandra’s car in the middle of the night and crashed it, Sandra thought that was the worst of it. But an unexpected phone call revealed an even deeper betrayal. What started as a frustrating morning quickly turned into a shocking discovery that would change her family forever.

A Frustrating Start

I never imagined my day would start like this.

I’m 57 years old, a widow, and I live in a quiet neighborhood. My son, Derek, 28, and his wife, Lindsay, moved in with me last year. It was supposed to be temporary—just until they found a place of their own.

But here we are, still sharing the same roof. Derek is a good kid—always has been. He works hard, takes care of his family, and tries to keep the peace. Lindsay, on the other hand… well, she’s a different story.

Derek had left for a business trip two days ago, leaving me alone with Lindsay. I could tell she wasn’t thrilled about it either. There was always tension between us, like walking on eggshells. I tried to avoid her as much as possible, sticking to my routine and letting her do her own thing.

The Mysterious Crash

That morning, I woke up to a loud bang outside. My heart skipped a beat. I threw on my robe and rushed to the front door.

There, in the driveway, was my poor old car—bumper dented, headlights shattered, and a broken side mirror lying on the ground.

— What in the world…? — I gasped, running to it. My hands trembled as I touched the crumpled metal.

It was fine last night! Who could have done this?

Just then, I heard the front door creak open behind me. I turned to see Lindsay standing there, sipping her coffee like nothing was wrong.

— Good morning! — she chirped, completely unfazed.

I blinked in disbelief.

— Good morning?! Look at my car, Lindsay! It’s ruined!

She glanced at the car, then back at me.

— Yeah, I noticed that.

— You noticed? What do you mean you noticed? Do you know what happened?

Lindsay shrugged, taking another sip of her coffee.

— I took it out last night. The brakes were acting up… probably why it crashed.

My blood started to boil.

— You took my car?! Without asking?!

She rolled her eyes.

— Well, you weren’t using it. And I had somewhere to be.

— Somewhere to be? At that hour? Where exactly did you need to go in the middle of the night?!

Lindsay narrowed her eyes.

— That’s none of your business. And don’t even start talking to me about money! I’m not paying a dime just because your junk car has bad brakes!

The Call That Changed Everything

I took a deep breath, trying not to lose my temper.

— Lindsay, you can’t just take someone’s car without permission. That’s not how this works!

She rolled her eyes.

— Oh, please. Stop acting like it’s the end of the world. It’s just a car. And like I said, I’m not paying for it. Your car, your problem.

I was about to explode when my phone rang. I pulled it out of my pocket—it was Derek.

— Mom? What’s going on? Lindsay just texted me saying you’re ‘giving her a hard time.’

I let out an exasperated sigh.

— Derek, your wife took my car without permission, crashed it, and now she’s refusing to pay for the repairs!

There was a long silence on the other end.

— What?!

— Yes! And when I asked where she was going in the middle of the night, she refused to tell me!

Derek’s breathing grew heavy.

— Mom, listen… I was going to wait to talk to you, but something’s not right. I need you to get Lindsay out of the house. Now.

Uncovering the Truth

My eyes widened.

— Derek… what’s going on?

— A coworker called me this morning. He told me he had set up a date with a woman from a dating site, but she canceled at the last minute, saying she had gotten into a car accident.

My throat went dry.

— You think it was Lindsay?

— He described the woman, Mom… and I’m almost certain it was her.

My heart pounded.

— Derek, I… I don’t know what to say.

He took a deep breath.

— I know this is hard, Mom. But now, more than ever, I need your help. Pack up her things. When I get home tonight, I want her gone.

My stomach turned.

— I… I’ll do it.

I hung up, my hands shaking.

Was Lindsay cheating on Derek? Suddenly, everything made sense—the late-night outings, the secret phone calls, the car crash excuse.

I took a deep breath and went straight to her room. I grabbed her clothes, shoes, makeup—everything—and stuffed them into suitcases.

Moments later, the front door opened. Lindsay walked in, looking surprised to see me there.

— What are you doing? — she asked, staring at the packed bags.

I crossed my arms.

— Packing your things. You’re leaving.

Her face turned red with rage.

— WHAT?! You can’t kick me out!

— Derek asked me to. He’s coming home tonight, and he wants you gone.

She grabbed her phone, furious.

— I’m calling him right now!

She dialed and waited. I don’t know what Derek told her, but after a few seconds, her face paled.

She didn’t say another word. She just grabbed her bags and walked out.

The End of a Marriage

Derek came home that night, exhausted and heartbroken. He confirmed everything—Lindsay had been cheating on him for months.

In the following days, he filed for divorce. It wasn’t easy, but he knew it was the right decision.

And as for my car? Well, Derek made sure Lindsay paid for the repairs as part of the divorce settlement.

Karma did its job.

Lessons from This Story

🔹 The truth always comes out, no matter how well someone tries to hide it.

🔹 Respect and trust are the foundation of any relationship.

🔹 If someone doesn’t appreciate what they have, sooner or later, they will lose it all.

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