Years ago, my husband left me when his mistress became pregnant. I raised our two children on my own. Then, last week, he unexpectedly showed up at my door with his daughter—the one he had with her—and asked me to babysit.

I declined. My heart stopped when he suddenly warned,

“If you don’t help me, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life!” He then stormed off, calling me a “heartless, cruel witch.”

Two months passed, and I had nearly moved on from the incident… until I received a call from his wife.

It was the last person I expected to hear from. Her voice was calm, yet carried a gravity that made me sit down immediately. She apologized for calling out of the blue and explained that she had only recently learned about the history between my ex and me.

She said she understood why I had refused his request and wanted to share something important—not to stir up more tension, but to help everyone move forward in a healthier, more respectful way.

She went on to explain that their household had been under significant stress for months. My ex had been struggling to manage his schedule, and instead of addressing the situation responsibly, he had reacted emotionally and unfairly. She admitted she had witnessed his frustration affect other areas of their lives as well and wanted me to know that she did not condone the way he had spoken to me.