Cheating Wife Wanted To Pin her Affair Baby To Me. Revenge: I Sued For Paternity Fraud. Audio Story

[Music] I often think back to when life felt simpler and our relationship was filled with shared dreams and laughter Susan and I used to sit on the porch drinking coffee and discussing our future we were young ambitious and always made time for each other despite our busy schedules but over the years our careers took over and we gradually grew apart we ignored the growing distance always focusing on the next Pro or deadline and now it feels like we're lost in our separate worlds struggling to reconnect I can't shake the unease I've been feeling lately Susan

spent months doing fieldwork in a remote Utah Community deeply absorbed in her PhD research since she returned she's been consumed by her thesis spending all her time in her study leaving our home quiet and distant I find myself alone at my desk grappling with the growing distance between us I feel like Susan's ignoring my efforts to address our issues and I'm running out of ways to bridge the gap now a bit about us I'm Ethan Allen a geologist working in oil exploration I'm good at what I do and was recruited right out of grad school

Susan my wife is an academic passionate about research and teaching we met in college in Colorado married 5 years ago and both pursued our master's degrees hers in sociology mine in geology despite our different paths we've always supported each other but lately things have changed Susan spent twoth months in Utah for her research much longer than planned she didn't keep in touch claiming she had no access to phones or email which seemed unlikely when she returned she locked herself in the study to focus on her thesis and communication between us has been minimal I've tried

to reach out but it feels like she's keeping me at a distance she's researching a splinter group from the Mormon Church in a closed community and while I understand the importance of her work the way she's handling it is pushing us further apart I started to question whether my perception of that closed community was accurate how did Susan an outsider manage to gain their trust for so long maybe they made an exception for her did they know she was researching them these questions puzzled me but Susan refused to discuss anything related to her research I

admire her dedication to completing her PhD but something feels off since she returned her lack of communication bothers me and when I brought it up she got irritated implying I didn't understand the complex of her work she wouldn't discuss her two-month stay at all before leaving she had shared her research plan with me now after finishing her field work she won't talk about it I felt excluded from this part of our life simple non-threatening questions seemed like a big deal to her for the first time in our marriage I felt Susan was hiding something significant

the tension between us kept growing and she became increasingly secretive she promised to explain everything after her thesis was done but that offered me no Comfort why not tell me me now the first thing I noticed when I returned was her drastic change in appearance before she dressed like any 26-year-old woman stylish but not too revealing now she wears Ultra conservative clothing long dresses that cover her neck and ankles and she stopped wearing makeup and perfume her once beautiful hair is now rolled up in a bun when I commented on her new look she brushed

it off saying she liked the more conservative style and that it helped her stay in the mindset for her research at night it was no different she wore plain long night gowns and refused any closeness claiming it would interfere with her emotions and research despite my efforts she remained distant more focused on her thesis than our relationship our house no longer felt like home Susan had also picked up a stomach infection during her research trip she was frequently nauseated but refused to see a doctor saying she felt better now her sudden and intense focus on

finishing her thesis surprised me especially since she had 2 years left to complete it when I questioned her Rush she said she wanted to return to High School teaching in the fall and needed her degree by then while that explanation made some sense it didn't fully add up we always discussed major decisions together but now she was making them on her own further straining our marriage when I asked where she was applying for a teaching job she said she hadn't decided yet and was too busy to look into it I offered to help but she

firmly told me not to interfere and that she would would handle it in her own time Susan's focus on completing her thesis and earning her degree seemed to overshadow everything else including our relationship I felt excluded from her decisions and it worried me that she didn't see how deeply connected we are her choices affected me yet I had no say time passed and our conversations remained superficial while her health improved our marriage continued to fall apart I stayed busy with my work as a research geologist but Susan refused to discuss any plans leaving me unable

to coordinate my upcoming trips with her our life together was unraveling despite the growing distance I tiptoed around her feeling excluded from her world my anxiety grew even causing physical symptoms I needed structure and hated surprises but Susan was turning my life into a chaotic mess of unknowns I started to fear she was abandoning me for her academic Pursuits and it left me feeling miserable in the evenings I would try to engage her in conversation asking about her progress but when I probed into her living arrangements during her re search she became defensive and angry

she refused to answer any questions until her thesis was done which only fueled my suspicions and frustration our once loving marriage was deteriorating we hadn't been love making since before we both left for our trips she claimed that any physical contact would taint her research which made me question the nature of her work if Zex with her husband could interfere with her research what exactly had she been doing I began to wonder if she had broken her promises of fidelity her refusal to discuss anything only made things worse she moved my workspace into the dining

room and locked me out of the den when I directly asked if she had been unfaithful she reacted with hostility insisting she wouldn't discuss her research until her dissertation was complete it was clear that our marriage was in serious trouble my stomach churned with anxiety and I dreaded coming home I felt like Susan was no longer mine but rather consumed by her degree our once happy marriage was slipping away way and I couldn't help but wonder if other couples faced the same struggles when one partner was focused on a thesis her self-imposed deadlines only made

everything more difficult after a particularly tense argument I reached my Breaking Point Susan I said angrily you've ruined our trust in communication I think our marriage is nearly over and it's your fault I kept criticizing her then stormed out driving aimlessly to calm down as I drove I tried to sort through my thoughts Susan claimed she still loved me and hoped I loved her too I reassured her that I did but I hated how she was treating me she refused to talk about important things like our marriage and her Fidelity my anxiety grew as I

wondered if she had been unfaithful or crossed boundaries for her research I couldn't keep living in this turmoil and knew something had to change soon whether by her or by me I considered leaving her and starting over but couldn't imagine life without her deciding to investigate on my own I thought about Conta acting someone at her University who might help reflecting on her behavior her drastic changes in appearance and the refusal of closeness for months were alarming the woman I loved had transformed into someone unrecognizable she showed little interest in my life or feelings and

our physical and emotional connection had vanished I started avoiding her which only deepened the distance between us her use of a locked door and password protected computer added to my suspicions when I confronted her she dismissed my concerns saying I didn't need to worry about her work but I couldn't shake the feeling that she was hiding something despite her reassurances my distrust continued to grow she refused to share any details about her research claiming it would disrupt her progress this secrecy was new and unsettling in our marriage I told her I felt shut out but

she brushed it off as insignificant as I tried to cope with the situation I considered my boss's suggestion to speak with her major Professor I made an appointment and decided to investigate our finances and her computer in the meantime finding nothing unusual in our bank accounts I arranged for a tech expert to help me access her computer while she was out I felt uneasy about snooping but needed answers that Susan wouldn't give me the opportunity came when Susan told me she had to meet with her thesis committee the following Tuesday giving me the time I

needed to dig deeper with the help of my tech friend I planned to uncover whatever secret Susan was hiding that Tuesday morning nothing changed there was no closeness no real affection just the same distant Behavior Susan continued wearing oversized conservative clothing that hit her figure I decided to be patient a bit longer while Gathering more information but I knew I would soon confront her or I'd consider divorce fortunately we had no children I met Professor young in his office he was polite and confirmed that he was Susan's thesis adviser he also verified that she had

a research expense account but he didn't know if she had submitted any expenses his secretary later provided me with with a detailed account when I asked about the unexpected twist in her research he acknowledged it but said Susan should explain it to me he mentioned that her research required revisions but her committee supported her work he advised me as a husband to have a deep discussion with Susan about everything that happened during her research emphasizing the importance of forgiveness in marriage his words only increased my anxiety and suspicions I also asked about her communication setup

and he confirmed that she had been using her audio equipment to stay in tou with her committee when I inquired about her living arrangements during the research he told me she would cover that in her presentation but couldn't discuss it without her consent he found it odd that she had asked him not to talk to me about it further heightening my concerns as I left the secretary handed me a file with Susan's Financial records which I kept for later review driving home my suspicions grew Professor young hadn't eased my worries instead my paranoia deepened there

was no concrete proof of infidelity but the secrecy raised red flags at home I hid the file in my desk and didn't mention my meeting with the professor to Susan it was the first time I kept something significant from her and it made me feel uneasy we had a brief conversation but the tension remained I told her that her behavior was leading me to suspect infidelity and that it needed to change or our marriage would end she just grimaced and gave a forced smile promising to explain everything once her thesis was approved on the day

of her thesis defense Susan dressed in the same conservative ATT I suggested she dress up for such an important event but she dismissed my concerns saying that her appearance didn't matter in her field after she left I called my tech friend who was ready to help he arrived with his equipment and quickly accessed Susan's computer copying all her emails files and even deleted data he erased any trace of our investigation and advised me to store the backup discs in a secure location I rented a safety deposit box and placed the discs there knowing that whatever

was on them could potentially destroy our marriage when my wife returned that evening she seemed happy she had eaten in the city and called to tell me to grab a burger for dinner I asked about her thesis critique and she smiled saying it went better than expected her thesis was accepted for publication and her final jobs were completed she was thrilled and said I'm almost done there won't be any more problems she was almost dancing with excitement see I told you my dress didn't matter my research spoke for itself I congratulated her repeatedly but when

I tried to hug and kiss her she turned away I can't kiss you like we used to she murmured confused and frustrated I asked your degree is secure and your research is complete why can't we focus on our marriage now she pulled away saying we can't go back I pressed her for answers asking if our marriage was over but she only asked for one more week to handle Grant finances and graduation fees frustrated I accused her of delaying and stringing me along another argument ensued and I reluctantly agreed to wait I warned her that if

she delayed again I'd start looking for a divorce lawyer I went out for a long walk angry and on edge that night was rough I couldn't sleep and Susan seemed Restless too early the next morning I noticed a change in her body her stomach usually flat had a small smooth bump horrified I realized she was pregnant given the timing the child couldn't be mine she must have been pregnant before she returned home and her secrecy now made sense overcome with rage I violently shook her awake she screamed trying to escape but I held her down

you're pregnant with another man's baby I yelled no more delays you're going to tell me everything now I stormed out slammed the door and tried to calm down by making coffee but my anger only grew I smashed a glass in frustration knowing this was the worst day of my life when I called Susan to the table she entered visibly scared and dressed in her usual dress grab clothing I demanded that she put on something decent but she confessed her old clothes no longer fit due to her pregnancy she admitted she knew she was pregnant from

the day she returned but had kept it from me unable to face it Susan explained that she believed the pregnancy was a result of attacks during her research trip she was coerced into zeex by Henry the head of the family she stayed with and felt trapped she couldn't escape or seek help because his family controlled the local authorities she described how the situation spiraled into more forced and eventually voluntary encounters leaving her with no choice but to submit she began to sob and my anger eased if she had been attacked it changed everything I had

always dismissed such stories thinking they didn't happen in America but now I had firsthand evidence while I silently planned to seek revenge I needed her to tell me everything first I'm sorry you were attacked I said more gently but that doesn't explain why you refuse closeness with me or why you continued seeing him voluntarily it doesn't explain your new habits or secrecy either there has to be more keep talking I urged our marriage is still in trouble but you're redeeming yourself a little she cried more and I couldn't tell if it was from guilt or

because she was caught I'm trying Evan this is so hard I had planned to explain everything in stages but you forced me to start now please let me tell you everything in the order I intended I hesitated but agreed okay but but it all has to come out today no dragging this out yes everything today I promise she replied Susan before we continue I need to tell you I've been investigating I talked to your professor and copied everything on your computer you have one chance to be completely honest with me I retrieved a tape recorder

set it up and turned it on I also took her cell phone and turned it off ensuring there would be no interruptions then she began her story Susan I interrupted are you telling me you grew up in one of the those polygamous families yes Evan my mother was the fourth wife in a family like the one I researched when I was 11 she escaped with me we fled one night leaving everything behind and eventually found refuge in Colorado that's where we built a new life and I never talked about it until now she paused and

I could tell she was exhausted she asked for a break and we went for a walk for the first time since her return she held my hand afterward we sat back down with some water and fruit my my childhood experiences shaped my academic interests she continued I wanted to understand that world from an adult perspective the next part will be harder for you to hear but I'll be as honest as I can she explained that the family she stayed with was part of her childhood family they were suspicious of her return but she managed to

stay by pretending she might come back permanently the head of the family Henry was a tall muscular man in his 50s used to absolute control he laid down strict rules including that she had to give up her her wedding ring reluctantly she complied knowing she had no choice if she wanted to stay and complete her research her voice trembled as she recalled the memory he asked what was in my backpack I told him it had my clothes personal items and my computer he took the computer and smashed it with a hoe then threw it away

he also took my purse and the $1,000 inside saying women weren't allowed money in his house I was glad I had hidden cash near the bus station it became clear that I was more of a captive than a guest needing his approval for my research I agreed to all his terms she looked at me her voice softening losing the computer is why I secluded myself when I returned home I had to reconstruct everything from memory including my emotional reactions which were crucial to my research that caused me a lot of anxiety both there and here

but that was just a small part of my overall stress I agreed to follow all the community's rules without causing any disruption which aligned with my research goals you might wonder why Henry let me stay as an outsider the only reason was that Henry was related to me by family not blood he's 20 years older than me and became the head of our family after my father passed away when I arrived I was given a bed in the Attic with his other wives Henry slept downstairs and the children slept with us I was to work

like the other women dress like them and Obey all the rules she paused then continued the first wife inspected my suitcase and found my birth control pill she threw them out saying they were unnatural and against God's will my underclothes were also taken and burned I had to wear plain white cotton garments I couldn't protest I had to follow their rules or leave she looked at me with resignation that night I didn't think much of losing the pills since we weren't together I planned to start them again once I got home I settled into a

routine and gradually gained the wife's trust allowing me to gather a lot of information I couldn't keep a diary so I had to rely on memory that's why I needed so much privacy after I returned as she spoke I jotted down notes she continued in my second week Henry announced he would take me as his fourth wife I was shocked but he didn't care that I was already married he said God had revealed to him that I was to be his wife when I protested he became aggressive dragged me to his bedroom and threatened violence

if I didn't comply he attacked me and after that I knew I was trapped she took a breath her voice shaking from then on he treated me as his wife he was controlling and dominant and I eventually became submissive over time I began to accept and even enjoy the role I started to disconnect from my life with you and embrace this new reality the other wives shared similar experiences after weeks of being confined Henry allowed me to leave the house to visit other families by then I had gathered a lot of information for my research

I also became the community's teacher developing lesson plans that conformed to their strict beliefs my role there became crucial for my research and I was fully accepted as part of their world her voice grew quieter as she added one night after a party for Henry's daughter I saw my chance to escape I grabbed my hidden credit card left a note and walked the road my mother and I had taken years ago after nearly 8 Miles I was exhausted but I managed to catch a ride to the bus station I retrieved the cash I had hidden

and you know the rest I returned home and started documenting everything I secluded s to focus on writing blocking out all emotions including our relationship she sighed looking drained that's why I needed so much privacy my mind had to be free from any emotional distractions including Zex with you now my dear husband this next part is even harder do you want to ask questions or should I continue I decided to let her continue feeling that our marriage was already Beyond saving she went on I've had time to reflect on the two Lifestyles I've experienced they're

very different each with its own pros and cons honestly I'm drawn to the rural communal life the idea of multiple wives has its benefits and I've explored this in my thesis I'm also writing a novel based on my experiences and already received a $50,000 advance for it I've been very busy these past few months she continued Ethan the wives got along well even competing to satisfy their husband what one strove my mother and me to flee now seems less serious after reflection I believe people need to fit into to their culture to be happy I've

come to accept their way of life even if it contradicts the values of the society you and I used to live in I interrupted so attacking doesn't bother you anymore that's not just wrong it's evil she ignored my comment and carried on let me explain why I haven't had marital relations with you I was worried that if we had Zex it would cloud my memories of the encounters with Henry that I needed for my research then the pregnancy made me lose interest in Zex over time I realized was torn between two very different cultures and

two very different men I couldn't continue like this in the outside world I'm married to you and we shared tender Gentle Love but with Henry I was submissive and that experience became more fulfilling for me I craved the wild dominant Zex with him and now that my thesis is complete I need to decide do I stay with you or return to Henry I can't have both if I return to him I must be faithful to him and cannot have been with you if I stay with you you'll have to accept that I'm carrying his child

I'm still wearing your wedding band because Henry made me wear it he didn't buy a new one since he already had it while the relationship started with attack I later willingly engaged in the dominant submissive Dynamic with him it was exciting and new to me now I have to choose between you and this Society or him and his community it's not an easy decision she paused before continuing I've told my thesis committee everything including how I learned to enjoy that Dynam damic they know I'm pregnant but it doesn't affect them academically now I'm ready to

answer your questions I just hope you'll be civil as I have been I sat quietly processing her words my mind cleared quickly I realized I didn't need the information from her computer or the grant records the tape recorder would suffice I took a deep breath and spoke trying to control my anger you've left me out of your decision- making completely you've forgotten your wedding vows to have and to hold old forsaking all others until end of life yet you took another lover had a child with him and destroyed our marriage you've pushed me out of

your life and now your option to remain my wife no longer exists I've decided that our marriage is over I continued your options are now limited you can try to go back to Henry who might take you back or you can raise this child alone like your mother did whatever you choose you'll do it without my help I won't support you or the child financially or emotionally you've tortured me for months and now our relationship is dead you eliminated it tomorrow I'll see a divorce lawyer you chose research and infidelity over our marriage and now

you must live with the consequences you used me while giving your heart and body to another man don't expect me to pay a dowy for someone else to take you off my hands I let out a harsh angry laugh how do you expect me to do that I asked she snapped back I have my own grant money and the Advance on my novel I don't need anything from your precious Bank bank account I can take care of myself Susan you've used me not loved me I replied my hard work funded your research while your Grant

only covered tuition I paid for everything else without questioning you you've been unfaithful not just physically but financially did you marry me just to make your life easier and get your degree you've broken my heart and it seems you don't even care you lied when you said you loved me I've lost any desire to be around you she winced and shook her head Ethan I did love you all these years I hoped you would accept me I'm torn inside too I wanted you to show your love by being faithful without all the complaining she said

but you let your emotions ruin our marriage I retorted you broke my heart and you can't fix it you don't understand love or Fidelity did you want me to accept your infidelity as a sign of love what kind of monster have you become you're like him now she had shared everything with her academic peers but kept it from me I realized I had always been just a sideline in her life are you going back to him do you even know what your penants will be I asked he won't tell you he'll probably strike you half

to end of life to set an example you escaped once but that won't happen again if you go back you might die there and if you do they'll cover it up he'll see it as his right to discipline you if you go back you're risking your life and the life of your child I won't be a part of it I had no idea if what I said was true but I wanted to scare her I wasn't thinking of reconciliation I just wanted to hurt her like she hurt me you think you can take care of

yourself you'll find out if you go back if you value your life be very careful I couldn't understand how someone so intelligent could even consider returning to that life was she mentally ill the idea of her turning her back on everything for a domineering man was baffling I got up and walked around feeling the weight of it all the sun had set on our marriage Susan this morning I was just angry now I'm exhausted and defeated I'm numb I feel some relief because at least I have closure now I need to figure out how to

live without you you no longer exist to me I spoke quietly drained of emotion I felt old and broken I no longer cared to attack her or argue I just wanted her gone out of my life entirely she sat silently staring at the wall I went out for a walk to clear my head knowing there was unfinished business she had created her own punishment but there was a man who still needed to feel the consequences of Crossing me I was determined to seek Justice I slept on the couch the next morning I called in for

2 weeks leave Susan had made coffee enjoy it Susan I said you won't get any when you go back there are plenty of things you won't enjoy but you'll have your dominant Zex we'll be divorced soon keep your $50,000 but don't expect any part of this house it's going on the market today I had plans for Henry that I wasn't going to share get ready to live somewhere else I'm moving to the corporate apartment this afternoon I'll get the rest of my things soon from now on we communicate through lawyers here's your cell phone I

packed in silence taking the tapes in case we ended up fighting over the divorce I didn't say goodbye there was nothing good about this she was just another obstacle to remove from my life the next day I closed our bank accounts and moved the money to new accounts I cancelled our joint credit card and applied for a new one I met with a divorc lawyer and arranged everything my boss was supportive and promised to help however he could I told him all I needed was for my paycheck to go to my new account and some

time off if Susan called the secretaries could give her my new number and I'd handle it from there that took up my entire day the next day I went back to my former home Susan wasn't there I collected the tape recorder the tapes my books files clothes tools pictures personal items and My Cello I also contacted the realtor to update my address and phone number they informed me they couldn't list the house without Susan's signature fine let her handle the mortgage the lawn and the broken bathroom toilet I left Susan a note with my new

contact info though I doubted she'd reach out I mentioned I wanted to talk not about the divorce but about Henry the more I knew about him the better my chances of devising a successful plan I was now determined to see Henry pay for his role in the collapse of my marriage I wrote a heartfelt note asking Susan to meet and help me understand Henry's mindset and daily routine I needed her to become an unwitting informant afterward I headed back to the city to see the divorce lawyer armed with the tapes and computer files I told

him everything I refused any pre-divorce counseling and insisted on splitting everything 50 50ths including Susan's advance for her novel I wouldn't agree to alimony or child support I demand did she give up my last name and that her child not carry my name either I didn't want my name tarnished I wrote a large check from my new bank account not caring about the cost what I needed was freedom freedom from Susan the marriage and the hate clear-headed I could focus entirely on making Henry pay success was my priority not time that night Susan called she

wanted to talk we arranged to meet for lunch in our former Hometown the next day I slept well for the first time in months feeling focused and determined Susan was now just history after packing a few things for my upcoming trip I met Susan at the diner she looked better glowing in a modern prenatal dress with a bit of makeup I wish the child had been mine her bruised cheek was still visible but the waitress seated us in a quiet corner I approached the conversation cautiously complimenting her on returning to Modern Life though it didn't

matter to me anymore Ethan she began I want to apologize for how I said things the other day I replied Susan it wasn't how you said it but what you did our divorce is inevitable you'll receive the paper soon the divorce will free you to return to Henry or live as a single mom it also frees me from any obligations to you or Henry's child I can never forgive your infidelity I'm trying hard not to hate you you were a prisoner but you didn't try to escape maybe that was for the best but what you

experienced wasn't entirely like being attacked by a stranger my mind is still confused I want you to forgive me for the hateful things I said I added before she could respond I'm here to understand your life there not to talk about Zex I want to know about your daily routine Henry's work the community's name and location I have no interest in your love making details we ate in silence until she finished then she explained her plans to return to Henry my warnings about his potential violence had scared her but she needed to discuss the terms

of her return she also needed to determine if our marriage was truly Beyond repair as her heart was still torn between me and Henry her words triggered my anger Susan I told you our marriage is over your divided heart my heart is crushed your consideration of another man broke us infidelity isn't just about Zach maybe someday you'll understand the depth of your betrayal you promised me loyalty in front of everyone you trashed that for a degree in some wild Zex I'm no longer part of your future I shifted the conversation back to my original purpose

asking her about the daily life life in Henry's household she shared everything I wanted to know I didn't sense any suspicion about my intentions Henry was religious superstitious and a control freak he took pride in dominating his family and was highly respected by the other men in town he had frequent Zex with his wives sometimes two or three in one night Susan said she loved trying to keep up with him likely to go and humiliate me it worked but I didn't comment I left the diner determined to make Henry pay for his arrogance afterward I

visited Susan's mother who was home from her teaching job we sat at her kitchen table where I shared the news of Susan's pregnancy she congratulated us but her happiness turned to shock as I explained Susan's actions over the past 6 months Susan's mother was devastated unaware of the extent of Susan's involvement with her hometown she viewed their previous Escape as a traumatic event akin to Jews fleeing aitz seeing her only child drawn back to that life shattered her we cried together United in our shared loss in that moment I found some comfort in her presence

as the sun set Long Shadows wrapped around us we stood in a tight Embrace tears flowing hers dampening my shirt mine wetting her hair after what felt like an hour we finally parted emotionally drained she invited me to stay overnight and I gratefully accepted the next morning after breakfast in real coffee I resumed my drive to my parents home I promised to stay in touch with Susan's mom she was a beautiful person both inside and out I couldn't help but notice how much Susan had once resembled her mother before Henry my hatred for him grew

stronger on the road I called my parents but got no answer I tried Dad's cell and he picked up he and Mom were visiting my brother so I decided to extend my trip and join them I hoped the reunion would help stabilize my new life without Susan I stayed at a motel before reaching my brother's apartment he had recently returned from Afghanistan where he served as an infantry company Commander after the usual greetings and hugs I asked for some family time in the living room as the day grew late I suggested ordering pizza salads and

soft drinks once everyone was gathered I shared the sad news of my impending divorce from Susan mom cried and dad asked if reconciliation was possible I started from the beginning explaining Susan's research project my work trip and the changes that followed we were briefly interrupted when the pizza arrived but I continued detailing her pregnancy and the complex situation we found ourselves in as I spoke the pain inside me resurfaced mixing with anger mom cried harder clinging to Dad dad though emotional held back his tears but I noticed his Trembling Hands my brother remained silent his

military training and Battlefield experience evident in his stiff posture he finally stood up and walked around deep in thought when I finished my brother quietly said Ethan you and I need some time alone letun take a walk he pulled me off the couch and we excused ourselves we drove to my motel called the family to let them know we'd be back in an hour or so and then he began to speak Ethan you're in a war and you might not be prepared let me tell you how to fight this battle he said taking control of

the conversation There are rules to follow if you want to win you may lose Susan but you don't have to lose the war Henry is your enemy and you need to destroy him without suffering heavy losses I don't need to know your plan now but after you win you can tell me first know your enemy his strengths and weaknesses then match your strengths to his weaknesses don't let him use his strengths against you or exploit your weaknesses he continued pick the time in place to strike surprise is crucial if possible make it a surgical strike

limit collateral damage you don't want to hurt innocent people plan carefully keep it secret and don't let emotions drive your actions your plan should be quick and efficient not drawn out remember success requires more resources than you think you'll need good luck and be careful keep this conversation between us don't tell Mom or Dad anything you're already in the battle so follow these guidelines with that we headed back to his place the next morning we had breakfast together and then Mom and Dad left for home I followed them needing to retrieve something I'd hidden in

their attic something even they didn't know about I stayed for a few days sleeping in my old bedroom mom gradually recovered and dad and I had long talks about my future though nothing was said about my plans for justice we just enjoyed being together as a family eventually it was time for me to move on while Mom and Dad were out shopping I went to the attic found what I needed and loaded it into my SUV the next day I hit the road again heading back to my apartment my boss had been asking me to

go on another Expedition and without Susan it was easier to accept I told my parents about the upcoming 2 months trip to the equatorial Atlantic off Africa but it wouldn't start until I'd used up all my leave time I had up to 3 months before I had to go back in Utah I put the weapon still in its boxes into short-term storage I knew satellites could track us so I also picked up some furniture from my former residence to store along with the weapon I accessed satellite maps of the area around Henry's Town studying them

intently I wanted him dead but more than that I wanted him to suffer a quick end of life wouldn't be enough I wanted to humiliate and degrade him publicly as I planned I realized eliminating him outright wasn't enough he needed to know it was Susan's husband who took him down but I couldn't leave any evidence I smiled imagining him on the receiving end of Justice Susan wasn't getting off scott-free either I contacted a tough lawyer recommended by my boss to threaten the university with a lawsuit I wanted to make them regret approving Susan's research I

didn't care about the legalities I just wanted to get their attention the lawyer sent a letter to the university president and the Board of Trustees threatening a $20 million lawsuit their response came quickly Susan's degree hadn't been granted yet and the board hadn't given final approval my lawyer demanded that they reject her research entirely and revoke her thesis with no chance of appeal in less than two weeks the board passed a resolution instructing the president to correct the Department's findings reprimand those involved and deny Susan's degree they even contacted her publisher forbidding the use of

the University's name in connection with her book and froze her research Grant account I was satisfied Weeks Later the university couldn't reach Susan to inform her of their decision they contacted my lawyer Who provided Susan's divorce lawyers contact info along with her mother's and Henry's addresses Susan wasn't at our former home and I wondered where she was despite everything I still worried about her and her unborn child though I hated what she'd done I also had another plan in mind to send Henry a message from God I carefully crafted a formal document styled like the

Declaration of Independence with scripture quotes to intimidate him after several edits I printed it on expensive linen paper placed it in a beautiful holder and ensured there were no fingerprints the final product was ready I was confident that Henry superstitious beliefs and faith in New Revelations and divine visitations would make the document seem like a message from God I chuckled feeling good about my plan I was using my strengths against his weaknesses just as my brother had advised I shifted my focus to preparing for my upcoming trips one was to confront Henry and then I'd

continue to Africa without returning I planned to be the avenging Angel who appeared out of nowhere and vanished Without a Trace I loved the idea but I knew any mistake could spell disaster to succeed I needed to study practice and maintain complete secrecy the the internet made gathering information easier than going to a library where my actions could be traced I studied maps and learned the layout of Henry's Farmland I knew what crops he planted when he worked and where he liked to rest satellite photos far more detailed than public images showed every detail of

the landscape I knew the perfect spot a small Ridge near a tree by his wheat field where I could hide and make my move I was choosing the battlefield and it was to my advantage weeks of intense planning went into this I studied human anatomy focusing on how to remove one of Henry's testicles I wanted to leave him with his sexual drive but without the ability to satisfy it A fitting Revenge he had taken my wife so I would take away his means of sexual satisfaction the plan felt right but I knew the risks I

didn't want to end up in prison so I fine-tuned every detail I bought supplies from various stores paying in cash I even ordered makeup and a fake beard online along with oversized shoes from a Thrift Shop one morning my lawyer interrupted my planning Susan had signed the divorce papers and wasn't contesting it I didn't need to appear in court the papers were filed and the 60-day waiting period began my lawyer informed Susan's lawyer about the University's decision to revoke her degree and Susan apparently lost it she was devastated she'd lost everything including her degree and

reputation I felt some guilt for hurting her mother who was collateral damage in all this but Susan had brought it on herself our house sold quickly and we split the proceeds equally Susan didn't want to live there and I didn't care where she went I had my own future to figure out Strangely I lost my desire for Zex my energy was consumed by my project and I hoped my urges would return later Susan had been my only partner and I didn't desire anyone else not even her anymore during this time I stayed in touch with

the office and even did some pre-trip planning with my boss my upcoming trip to Africa would provide a perfect Alibi if needed I can fited and my techsavvy friend who helped me obtain fake passports IDs and other Essentials we prepared to leave the country with him taking my place on the first leg of the trip our plan was to switch identities briefly ensuring I had a solid Alibi while I dealt with Henry everything was set my geek friend and I coordinated our timing and flights I packed my supplies rented a storage unit and prepared a

rental car I wore gloves leaving no fingerprints and changed into a disguise before heading to Henry's toown I I made sure to be seen by locals but didn't engage with anyone I believed I saw Susan but I wasn't sure if it was her I hoped she would witness the Justice I was about to deliver then I left without a word ready for the Final Phase of my plan that night I took my spot 20 yards from Henry's usual resting place under the Lone Tree hidden under Desert camouflage I checked everything one last time including the

dosage for the dart the weapon was designed to tranquilize African wildlife and I loaded it to knock out a 300 lb animal figuring Henry weighed around 280 lb I weighted in my white robe camouflaged with the document titled to Henry from God ready the heat was intense and I drank lots of water just as I predicted Henry appeared around noon working the wheat field he eventually rested under the tree I aimed at his gluteus maximus and fired the dart it struck him and though he swatted it away it was too late I emerged from my

Hiding Place now dressed all in white without the beard wanting him to see my face I had about 20 seconds before he'd be unconscious rushing over I shouted Henry God has heard the cries of Ethan Allen Susan's real husband you have sinned and I am the avenging Angel sent to deliver God's punishment Henry tried to stand but collapsed his eyes wide with fear he couldn't speak and I made sure he saw me clearly before he lost Consciousness no one saw or heard what happened though not naturally violent I had no hesitation now with Henry unconscious

I acted quickly pulling down his coveralls and underwear I exposed his genitals after tying a tight ligature around the base I used a surgical knife to remove most of his Johnny leaving just a small stump I poured a stringent on the wound to stop bleeding then I tied off his testicles removed one and secured the other with a cotton string I placed the removed testicle around his neck as a grim Trophy and put his Johnny in a bag with preservative solution there was minimal bleeding and I was satisfied with the result Henry would live but

without his manhood I left a message between his legs the written Testament of the avenging Angel's visit with his testicle on top as a gruesome display I didn't stick around to gloat after collecting everything I erased any signs of my presence and left making sure my tracks suggested a different culprit I carefully disposed of all evidence burned the clothes and gear and switched out the car tires before returning the vehicle I boarded a flight to South Africa using a fake p boort carrying Henry's Johnny as a twisted trophy I was calm even content as I

traveled my friend and I met in South Africa exchanged pleasantries and went our separate ways while I continued my work in Africa Susan returned home depressed and scared of Henry who had become more violent after losing his manhood she eventually left him moved near her mother and raised her child as a single mother she never finished her PhD and though I thought about reconnecting with her I couldn't face raising Henry's child on what would would have been our 10th anniversary I sent Susan the preserved fallace as a final gesture I had moved on with a

new life and family in the end no one really won Susan lost her PhD Henry lost his manhood in Susan and I lost the woman I once loved [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music]