My Daughter Caught Wife Cheated Right In The Middle Of The Act. Divorce. Sad Infidelity Audio Story

[Music] my journey began in a small suburb where I grew up dreaming of success in the business World fascinated by technology I always believed it could solve everyday problems after college I worked tirelessly to build a startup specializing in Innovative surveillance equipment the company grew and our first major contract with the Department of Defense marked the start of many profitable Ventures as my career took off I I met Laura at a networking event she was a Charming accountant with an infectious laugh we fell in love quickly and married within a year our daughter Alyssa was

born 2 years later bringing us immense Joy however as my business demands increased I failed to notice the growing distance between Laura and me reality hit hard after our divorce when I was caring for our three-year-old daughter I had ignored the signs for too long the wake-up call came at my grandfather's funeral after his sudden heart attack the day after the funeral I packed our bags to leave my mother's house as I secured Alyssa in her car seat I asked would you like to take off your shoes sweetheart her adorable predictable yes please always made

me smile I unbuckled her tiny Mary Jane shoes and knowing she preferred it took off her socks with her toes wriggling in relief I tickled her feet she giggled and kicked a game we both cherished I realized we had been spending more time together and we both treasured these moments it wasn't the same with Laura before I could dwell on it my little angel interrupted my thoughts daddy Alysa asked as I placed her shoes on the bench seat beside her carefully tucking each sock inside the correct shoe what is it pumpkin I asked gently when

she didn't answer immediately I looked her in the eyes why doesn't mommy love us anymore she asked simply I was stunned and stared at her momentarily speechless honey your mommy loves us both especially you I said slowly she loves you more than anything in the world a brief Sparkle appeared in her eyes but quickly faded but she didn't want to come say goodbye to Grandpa she said plaintively I could only repeat what Laura had told me she had to work honey I said I considered explaining about the major account Laura was handling but it was

too complex for a three-year-old mommy will be there when we get home baby I said shek be waiting for you does she have to work at night too Alyssa asked I started to say no but explaining Laura's nights out with friends would raise more questions no baby girl I said I think mommy's almost done with her big project shek have more time for us soon I needed to end the conversation it was too painful I buckled her car seat kissed her and closed the door 20 minutes later she was asleep in the back seat as

I drove down the interstate Alyssa slept but I couldn't her sad words replayed in my mind if she noticed it wasn't just me Laura had implied as much the last time I asked why she went out so often we arrived home at Sunset Laura was indeed home Alyssa ran upstairs excited to tell her mother about the cousin she met I followed consumed by the dark thoughts that had taken root on the drive home why was my wife spending so much time at work or out with her friends I found Laura at her vanity putting on

makeup in her underwear she gave me a peck on the cheek and I realized I couldn't remember the last time she gave me a passionate kiss I sat on the bed watching Alyssa tried talking to her but Laura barely responded even Alyssa noticed and eventually went to her room Laura kept fixing her hair and makeup what's going on Laura I asked struggling to keep my emotions in check my stomach was tight and I felt a surge of blood up my neck what do you mean honey she replied focused on her mascara we've been home 10

minutes and you're rushing out already I said Brusly she paused looking at me impatiently honey you know I go out with the girls on Friday nights she said sounding tired of the conversation actually I replied sarcastically you go out on Saturdays some Sundays most Wednesdays and almost every Friday sometimes it's like one long night out Alyssa had gone to her room and I closed our bedroom door turning back I saw Laura standing and looking at me expressionlessly I stepped close taking her hands in mine Laura I said trying to keep my voice steady Alissa asked

me why you don't love us anymore I have to ask the same question Laura's eyes narrowed a sign I'd crossed the line but I pressed on do you still love me I asked she didn't answer at first then softened and leaned against me of course darling she said softly I love you more today than when we got married despite her words I felt uneasy she was happy but not now then stay home tonight honey I said trying to keep my voice steady Laura sighed patting my chest we can put Alyssa to bed early I suggested

we'll dim the lights open that bottle of wine and you can wear the black lace chamol I got you for Valentine's Day her body seemed to agree until I mentioned the camisol then she stiffened and tried to back away I held her wrists firmly Laura I said are you cheating on me I watched her closely and saw a flicker in her eyes a tightening at the corners her pulse raced under my fingers confirming my suspicion don't be silly she protested I could never love anyone but you she leaned into me kissing my neck but careful

not to mess up her hair I felt a cold chill up my back Laura patted my arms and glanced at the clock I'm going to be late she said I promised the gals I wouldn't be maybe tomorrow night Laura we need us time I replied my annoyance Rising tell them Youk go another time and spend tonight with us please she pulled away heading to the closet for a short skirt I can't disappoint all my friends she protested why would you want me to why would you want to disappoint me and your daughter I shot back

don't we matter anymore her eyes narrowed with anger I told you tomorrow she snapped I'm entitled to time for myself without you smothering me I'm not your slave we argued more Laura insisted she was a free independent member of our marriage and would do whatever she needed to relax after work I reminded her that she'd always had plenty of space pointing out that I never protested when she went back to work after Alyssa was born I supported her career and was proud of her achievements even though my income was enough for us to live well

without working but I didn't understand why her job and nights out took precedence over our family's needs I got sarcastic about the girls which made her angrier she asked what I was accusing her of and I left before saying something I'd regret I went downstairs to cool off on the couch wrestling with the urge to stop her from going out but knowing I couldn't when she came downstairs I was calmer we exchanged looks she was defiant and I was conflicted Laura I said please don't do this my voice was deeper than usual she paused at

the door then opened it Laura I repeated more firmly I love you please don't do this to me and Alyssa she looked back expressionless then stepped through the door and closed it behind her Alyssa ran downstairs opened the door and watched her mother's car disappear she closed the door walked quickly to the couch climbed up next to me and stared at the door hoping Laura would return after a moment she climed climbed into my lap and we hugged for a long time then I carried her to the kitchen to make sandwiches it was a tense

weekend between Laura and me she came home early Saturday morning and spent most of the day with a severe hangover after dealing with her bad temper Alyssa and I went to the park and didn't return until after dinner Laura was Furious and accused us of abandoning her you brought this on yourself by going out and abandoning Alysa I said get used to us spending time alone and enjoying it deal with it civy or be quiet Laura was shocked by my tone and stayed quiet focusing on Alyssa for the rest of the evening that night I

tried to initiate closeness but Laura's upset stomach forced us to stop the next night she was completely unresponsive and I gave up taking a shower to calm down on Monday I left the house before Laura woke up forcing her to handle Alyssa's morning routine which she disliked before leaving I activated surveillance equipment in the basement that recorded all phone conversations and intercepted cell calls within 100 50 ft this wasn't strictly legal but it was for my peace of mind surveillance cameras already covered almost every room in the house to monitor babysitters and the housekeeper we

trusted them but followed a trust but verify policy I reflected that we hadn't needed a babysitter for months and wondered if the expensive system was worth it I pulled inside the tall chain link fence surrounding the new campus and parked at the business office the fence and razor wire had been added after we secured our first Department of defense contract 3 years ago followed by two more profitable deals I parked and sat in the car torn between my gut feeling that Laura was unfaithful in my lack of concrete proof seeing Phil Sanders one of my

first hires brought me out of my thoughts I greeted him grabbed my Palm Pilot and briefcase and glanced at the logo on the wall ma Industries that's me Mark Archer at 34 I was CEO and president of a small but thriving Corporation we began as a tool manufacturer 12 years ago then found a niche making motor mounts for home security cameras we built a reputation for Quality surveillance equipment among private investigators 8 years ago we acquired a company that made compact color cameras with impressive optical zoom and started selling the complete package Statewide and online

we then acquired several private investigation agencies forming a division named information and surveillance Associates and open branches in three other cities ma Industries was doing well but maintained a low profile in my office I signed routine papers without reviewing them a task handled by my efficient secretary office manager Maggie I often teased her by calling her radar and she'd retort with a quip about Colonel Potter Maggie was indispensable and the office ran smoothly thanks to her to keep her from retiring I paid her as much as our vice presidents a fact she knew but they

didn't Maggie I said as she brought my first mug of coffee could you ask Carl Winters to come see meure she replied looking curious can I say why I shook my head but then reconsidered Maggie had been like a second mother to me since our early days in the renovated Warehouse just tell him I need to become a customer I said slowly avoiding eye contact she paused then softly said I'm so sorry Mark and left quickly I wondered what she had sensed Carl headed our surveillance and Private Investigations Division and Maggie had understood my request

without needing more details what's up Mark asked closing the door as I motioned him to he sipped his tea while I struggled to start Carl I think Laura might be getting into something she'll regret I said slowly choosing my words carefully ah crap Mark he responded dejectedly I'm sorry to hear that we both took a deep breath Carl set his mug down staring at his fingernails well he said after a pause we have everything we need to find out I'll bring in some temps to free up our best guys can you give me her work

schedules cell number computer logins credit card numbers stuff like that I nodded initially I thought about objecting to using our in-house team but I realized Carl wanted the best on the case I pulled my briefcase closer having spent Sunday copying Laura's account numbers and other necessary information I had Carl set me up as a paying customer of information and surveillance Associates using my personal checking account to keep the Auditors satisfied we discussed how to track my wife to see where she went who she was with and what they did I felt guilty but realized it

was necessary after the hurt from the weekend and growing alienation from Laura I needed answers if she wasn't damaging our marriage she'd never know about the surveillance and maybe we could even see a marriage counselor but if she was unfaithful I had to know by noon Carl's team had bugged Laura's Lexus at her office downtown using my key since my name was on the title they installed a microphone under the driver's seat transmitting within a 1em radius and a GPS tracker in the trunk Carl assigned seven of his best people and five rental vehicles to

the task ensuring they were reliable he also hired a freelancer to start at Laura's accounting firm next week Carl advised me to stay out of it and let his team handle everything which made me feel worse the fact that there were standard procedures for this made it seem even more depressing he offered a choice either disrupt any impending Affair or gather evidence for a divorce trial I chose to interrupt wanting my wife back he asked me to keep things normal with Laura and promised to inform me at critical points that night I called Carl from

the basement after listening to cell phone intercepts which weren't legal but were for my own knowledge Carl answered on the second ring Carl I asked my voice thick with emotion oh geez he said what's happened his concern was clear I took a deep breath to steady myself you know the cell phone and landline intercepts we installed when we built the house I asked yeah sorry we couldn't set up the remote monitoring today no worries Carl there are only 24 hours in a day right anyway I recorded a conversation between Laura and a guy named Brian

around 700 p.m. Brian talked about screwing Laura's brains out again soon I wanted to cry but held back my body felt numb and my chest hurt Laura was having an affair and I couldn't understand why I swallowed the lump in my throat anyway Carl I continued this changes our Focus I'm calling Pete tomorrow to start the divorce process we need to gather all the evidence we can Pete was Peter Robinson our company lawyer and my personal attorney yeah Mark I'm sorry Carl said slowly I don't have the words to tell you how sorry I am

thanks Carl I replied feeling a bit stronger but it's on Laura my daughter and I are the sufferers here and I don't understand why she did this I refocused okay we're working in a different direction now I'll see you at the office tomorrow morning okay sure Mark he agreed hey take it easy tonight okay don't do anything you'll regret he added earnestly he was warning me not to damage Laura I'm okay Carl I said I listened to the intercept 3 hours ago and I'm past it I paused but I won't be sleeping with her tonight

or ever again I'll have to make up some excuse but I can't sleep with someone who betrayed me I know it complicates the investigation but I just can't that's fine Carl said soothingly it might take longer but people who cheat think they smarter than everyone else they believe they can hide their Affair but they're predictable and easy to track I stayed silent hang in there boss Carl continued Youk come out of this stronger no matter what yeah I will I replied though I didn't believe it all I saw ahead was suffering and humiliation for me

and my daughter I hadn't even begun to think about the heartache it would cause her okay Mark call me if you need anything even if it's just to talk I told him I would I turned off my phone and activ The Intercept equipment again to catch any more Communications between Laura and her lover I slept in the guest bedroom telling Laura I had a dry throat and congestion that might make me snore she agreed quickly uninterested I also mentioned it would be closer to Alyssa if she needed us but Laura just Shrugged and returned to

her magazine Alyssa's recent bed wedding an emotional issue didn't concern her the next afternoon Carl gave me a preliminary report Laura's lover was Brian Collier an accounting executive in her office he was one of three division supervisors like Laura he was married with a 9-year-old son and a seven-year-old daughter his wife Pamela was a part-time insurance agent Brian was 38 taller but slighter than me I had been an amateur boxer in my teens and still lifted weights a couple of times a week Mr Collier as seen in the one photo Carl found seemed more like

a runner than an athlete he might be considered good-looking to some but not exceptionally so I wondered what Drew Laura to break our vows for him Carl bribed a phone company contact to get a 2-year history of Laura's phone records a quick analysis showed a few initial calls between them increasing to weekly about 6 months ago and now daily usually at night or early morning Carl noted they often talked after I left for work and when I was in the basement lifting weights do you know what happened around the time the calls spiked Carl asked

his businesslike manner made it slightly easier to handle I leaned back thinking she went to a training semar in Chicago a couple of weeks before the calls increased I remember taking her to the airport and Brian was there getting on the same plane that seminar might be the start of this Carl said too many things point to it I don't believe in coincidences either I agreed Carl checked his notepad that's it for now we've got digital copies of all credit card activity for the past year thanks to your joint accounts we'll also check your bank

records today and let you know what we find I was impressed by the volume of information they had gathered in Just 2 days how did you get all that without my authorization I asked wondering if I should confront the banks and phone companies about releasing private information so easily Carl grinned you authorized all of it he said I raised my eyebrows questioningly he chuckled boss you don't know what you're signing when Maggie gives you a stack of paperwork huh I had to smile and Nod I used to trust Maggie almost as much as my wife

now Maggie had the top spot okay okay I said raising my hands and surrender go forth and do battle with the bad guys and girls I told him by Thursday Carl and his team had gathered a massive amount of information about my wife and her new partner two investigators sent to Chicago found several people who remembered Laura and Brian being very close at the seminar a desk clerk thought they were married until he noticed their different surnames several Hotel staff recalled them as frequent Lounge visitors stumbling to their rooms early in the morning after heavy

drinking the lounge manager had to ask them twice to tone down their risque Behavior Carl's investigators were negotiating with the hotel to see if security camera tapes were still available and could be obtained for a fee likely involving an under the table payment I nodded understanding his implication a freelance operative started working at Laura's office earlier than expected and reported that Brian and Laura were an item their Mutual boss knew about the affair and had warned them to keep it out of the workplace Laura had already lost a increase due to poor performance related to

her conduct I noted this for my attorney as it indicated the company didn't enforce its morals Clauses strictly the freelancer working in payroll had already obtained copies of Laura and Mr Collier's pay records along with their time and attendance information it seemed they were taking off one or two afternoons a week for their rendevu credit card data showed Brian Collier was a cheap skate since Laura paid for most of the motel rooms on the outskirts of town indicating how cheap and tasteless there Affair was Laura's group of friends who she claimed to meet at night

were mostly single or recently divorced women looking for men although Laura swore them to secrecy all but one Kathy were quick to provide details to the investigators for a $100 bribe they gave dates places and times of Laura and Brian's meetings most of these women hadn't seen Laura in two months Cathy however called Laura immediately after being questioned claiming she hadn't revealed anything Cathy was Furious thinking it unreasonable and spiteful for me to check on Laura she suspected it was me Cathy had a history of involvement in such matters having been divorced twice for infidelity

she had a reputation for seducing married men and had been named in divorce cases despite not working in the same building as the others she had somehow joined Laura's group and seemed to be encouraging the affair Carl had cloned Laura's cell phone ensuring the $100 bribes kept the other women quiet they reassured Laura that they hadn't divulged anything Laura only knew someone was asking questions but she believed her friends were protecting her secret I was amazed by the amount and quality of information Carl's team had gathered so quickly Brian and Laura were amateurs while Carl

was a professional they didn't stand a chance the rest of that week and the next two were quiet at home Laura canceled all but her Friday night outings and Carl's agents confirmed the ladies went to clubs danced with anyone who asked and then went home Brian stayed home with his family one report suggested his wife wasn't happy about his Sudden Change of habit I was surprised how short the effect of the investigators questioning the group was it seemed Laura and Brian were arrogant thinking they could continue as before 3 weeks after the investigators contacted the

Friday night group the cell phone intercepts became more frequent and explicit Laura and Brian thought everything had blown over and that I was oblivious during this time I almost moved completely into the spare bedroom I could barely stand to kiss Laura on the cheek and refuse to have ex with her despite her hints I read Alyssa every book in her library and bought more to read with her I developed a harsh sounding dry cough giving an excuse to sleep away from Laura who didn't question it Carl's team noted the late night cell phone conversations between

Laura and Brian had increased on the third Wednesday they arranged to meet at their usual cheap motel Carl's team was ready to catch them and my attorney Pete had prepared me I arranged for Mandy a 16-year-old neighbor to babysit Alyssa that night Laura I said please don't go out tonight I stood in the living room as she was about to leave please Laura I pleaded sincerely I didn't want her to cheat on me Mark she snapped then softened look nothing is going on Mark I'm just going out for drinks and maybe some dancing that's all

she said with a convincing look she hugged me trying to persuade me Laura I said impulsively I know you're meeting someone tonight you can't mean as much to him as you do to Alyssa and me please don't go she pulled back suspicious what are you you talking about she asked indignantly she was a good actress I just know I insisted you're cheating on me and Alyssa and it's not fair she relaxed a bit thinking I only had suspicions I'm not cheating on you she said firmly I'm tired of these accusations you keep this up and

I might just find someone to take care of my needs I looked away to hide my sudden rage Laura I said struggling to speak through my anger not another word she said forcefully I have never am not now and never will cheat on you does that satisfy you she angrily walked to the door putting on a light jacket I noticed she wasn't wearing a bra and saw no panty lines under her miniskirt Laura I said more calmly if you ever cheat on me that ends the marriage remember what we talked about when Georgia and Sam

broke up last year her hand paused on the doorknob for a moment I told you she said her voice controlled but condescending I swear I don't want any man but you and I never will she said now I'm late and have to go she added firmly without looking back she opened the door and left 20 minutes later I joined Carl and three of his best operatives in the room next to where Brian and Laura would soon be spooked by my protests and the questioning of Laura's friends Brian and Laura were driving around randomly trying to

see if they were being followed the GPS devices confirmed no one was tailing them Carl knew of the motel reservation almost immediately because the desk clerk had been paid to inform us since we knew their destination there was no need to track them if necessary Carl would have used several cars to follow them without being noticed aided by the GPS devices in their cars shortly after I arrived Laura and Brian pulled up to the motel almost simultaneously and parked in front of room 113 they didn't notice the dark van across the street recording their every

move they embraced and kissed passionately oblivious to the camera Carl watched me closely knowing I wanted to storm out and confront them Mark he said quietly it's going to get worse can you handle this I sat down on one of the beds my lips suddenly dry do you have anything to drink I asked he misunderstood and shook his head take this valume he said offering a small yellow tablet it'll help calm your nerves I accepted it and got a soft drink from the cooler he had brought Carl had hidden a high-end digital camera in the

room's air conditioning vent it had full color a wide range of motion and a 25x zoom for detailed footage not that Carl expected such detail to be necessary once the duo went inside things escalated quickly Laura as suspected wore no underwear and was out of her dress in seconds Brian followed suit and they fell on the bed we turned off our rooms lights and two of Carl's men positioned two fiber optic cameras one under the door and one over the top these tiny cameras less than a/4 in in diameter slipped easily through through the door

gaps they taped the transmitters to the outside wall and in the darkness the devices were nearly undetectable to ensure this they unscrewed the nearby outside light before returning inside the receivers were already connected to the monitors and recording equipment so we settled in to watch with three cameras in place we were confident we wouldn't miss anything the show was underwhelming no foreplay tenderness or affection Brian simply put on a yellow rubber and proceeded with the ACT watching lur face I couldn't tell if she was in pain or ecstasy damn I said after a minute that

guy isn't any bigger than me actually he's smaller Laura had measured me multiple times when we first married and knew I was on the high end of average she used to call out for my Big Tool when we made love but Brian was clearly on the low end of average and he had to work hard to give Laura any stimulation his technique was crude what was Laura seeing in this guy my pride was slightly redeemed later when Sher one of Carl's agents glanced at my lap and then at the TV monitors shaking her head with

a smile I detected a bit of speculation in her eyes before we both looked away she worked for me and I wasn't about to mix business with pleasure but she was cute maybe in the future who knows there might be an opening for a new bedmate soon after I left there was nothing more to see Brian and Laura would continue their Affair rest and start again what did Laura see in this guy and why was she throwing away 6 years of marriage for him the two didn't meet for a week frustrating them both their schedules

weren't aligning then Kathy suggested to Laura that they go to Las Vegas for the weekend the investigators had a lot of information on Cathy revealing her as a spiteful woman estranged from her family due to past infidelities in a monitored call Cathy expanded on her suggestion telling Laura she won two free tickets to Vegas and invited her along it was clear Kathy intended for them to go to Vegas to hook up with men mentioning she bought two dozen rubbers Laura agreed but invited Brian disrupting Cathy's plans Cathy was unhappy but didn't protest when she heard

Brian would join Brian had to pay his own way which he complained about showing how cheap he was expecting Laura to cover his trip Pete my lawyer planned to subpoena Cathy she knew both Laura and Brian were married and facilitated the affair by arranging the Vegas trip Pete doubted he could get any money from her or that the lawsuit would go far but he intended to scare her enough that she would never consider wrecking another marriage again we debated whether to confront Laura now with the motel footage or wait until the Vegas trip I wanted

to end the deceit immediately and start divorce proceedings however Pete suggested giving them more rope to hang themselves the out ofate trip with its lies and deceit would be more damning especially if Laura showed blatant disrespect for our marriage vows Pete's goal was to catch her clearly over the line which he did the investigators stayed at the same Casino Hotel as Kathy Brian and Laura car Carl and his team were in a room with a direct line of sight into the Trio's room a $500 bribe got Laura a room on that side of the building

Carl's cameras were ready to capture any activity people in highrises often feel invisible due to the height and distance which Carl had seen in many cases even if they closed the shades Carl's team had a laser device to capture Sound Vibrations from the window ensuring they could record voices clearly enough for court they also planned to tape a phone conversation I was to call Laura and make one last for her to come back though it was a script from my lawyer I hoped it might work I felt intense emotions switching between hot flushes and chills

I was physically sick having eaten nothing all day Carl's team left me at home but I had a great view through the cameras they'd set up a detective had watched them nearly wear out a stewardess by constantly ordering little bottles of booze on the plane they were already very drunk Laura I said into the cell phone on the webcam I saw Laura on her knees and elbows on the bed being screwed by Brian from behind she contorted to reach the phone on the nightstand with Kathy enjoying the scene please honey don't have Zex with that

man I pleaded I almost slipped and said his name I had to pretend I didn't know it come home to me babe please we can work something out I tried to sound coaxing as my lawyer had advised to show Laura's complete unfaithfulness Laura think of Alyssa think of what ruining our marriage will do to her it's amazing how long a man holds out hope even when witnessing Something Beautiful being shattered I loved Laura and hoped for a sign but there was none I might still love her but I didn't like her at that moment she

affirmed my dislike immediately screw you Laura screamed into the phone I've told you before you stupid crap I am not having Zex with anyone I've had it with your damn suspicions I shook my head at the duplicity how could she say that while unclothed beside the man screwing her when I hung up I was amazed at her lies she moved closer to her friends watching them go down on each other but I'll tell you this sweetheart she said finally I just might pick up some creep tonight and bring him to my room how's that honey

would you like that I'll do it just so you can be right for once how would that be dear I was astounded by her vindictiveness this was the same woman who wanted to be held all night a year ago after her favorite aunt passed away I knew Laura as a soft presence in bed someone to turn to with any problem and a willing lover when our baby was asleep Laura I said unsteadily I don't know what else to say I don't know why you're doing this think of what you're doing to Alysa for God's sake

Laura cut me off with another shrill scream go to hell and take her with you she shouted nearly incoherent I only understood her because I could see her lips on the monitor when I get home we're going to have this out you'll be lucky if I don't leave your sorry back got that she screamed more incomprehensible things then stabbed at the off button and threw the phone which landed between the bed and the wall she staggered back to the bed motioning for Brian to resume Sunday morning Carl and his team dismantled the operation packed up

the equipment and flew home exhausted we had more information videos pictures phone transcripts and financial analysis than my attorney Pete could handle he was overwhelmed but planned to file for divorce by noon on Monday he would have 6 months to review the material before the state would finalize the divorce we had Vivid video of my wife being drilled by Brian while screaming curses at me and our daughter after assuring me she wouldn't do such a thing this was captured through an open window making it legitimate evidence we also included footage from my home surveillance cameras

showing Laura's indifference to Alyssa's welfare One Clip showed Laura leaving as Alyssa ran down the stairs another showed Laura being short with Alyssa for no reason One Clip even showed Laura telling Alyssa to get her own breakfast because she didn't have time all this was bundled together and presented to a judge early Monday morning she granted a temporary restraining order giving me full custodial rights until the family court could take action another order kept Laura away from the child until a judge reviewed the case several other motions were granted almost without question it's impressive what

a wealthy and influential man can accomplish quickly actually I was helping that man my attorney become even wealthier Monday mornings were rough at the accounting firm many staff members were heavy drinkers some of whom partied from Friday night until Sunday evening most of the others loitered at their desks or chatted by the coffee machine until the drinkers got themselves together when the big man in a gray suit entered from the hallway just after lunch a few hopeful women watched him walk down the aisles but he showed no interest he kept glancing at a photograph in

his right hand while looking directly at each woman after a brief search he found the woman he was looking for he stood in front of her as she spoke quietly to a tall distinguished looking man in his early 40s and a shorter slighter man who clung close to her she wasn't happy about that and kept trying to slide away her eyes were dark and troubled forcing herself to focus on what her Supervisor was saying Laura Archer the big man asked in a deep rumbling voice he had approached the three unnoticed the woman turned and nodded

clearly unhappy something was Haunting her and it showed on her face she watched as the man took a thick envelope from his inside coat pocket you madam he said in a booming voice are served heed paused for effect ensuring he had everyone's attention he set his briefcase on a nearby desk and began taking out legal documents printed on onion skin and backed with thicker baby blue paper this he told a stuned Laura is a copy of the divorce petition filed this morning Mr Mark Archer intends to divorce you as soon as possible he handed her

another set of papers this Madam is a court order prohibiting you from coming within 1,000 ft of the residence you formerly shared with Mr Archer he dropped another set of documents into into her hands this is a temporary restraining order forbidding you from contacting Mr Archer's daughter Alyssa Rio archer in any way you may not call email write or attempt to speak to miss Archer is that clear Madam he asked Laura nodded numbly unsure of what else to do the look of horror on her face was evident to everyone by now a large crowd was

gathering closer Mr Archer the big man continued wants you to know that all your joint account credit cards were cancelled 2 hours ago your joint checking and savings accounts with your former husband have also been closed this represents 50% of the total amount in the former joint accounts he disdainfully held up a cashier's check by one corner as if it were contaminated before adding it to the stack of paperwork in Laura Archer's hands Mr Archer also wants me to inform you that all your clothing and personal possessions are being packed and will be loaded into

a truck now arriving at your former residence your personal Goods will be placed in storage and made available to you whenever and wherever you desire you may communicate your wishes to Mr Archer's attorney at the number shown on this card you will not be allowed inside the residence you formerly shared with Mr Archer for any reason and he wants me to advise you the locks have all been replaced and the security codes changed in the residence's security system the big man looked down at the now crying woman Without Pity he scanned the room spotting the

Slender Man trying to slip away unnoticed Brian call CER he boomed don't be in such a hurry taking another envelope from his briefcase he slapped it into Brian Collier's unwilling Palm you sir are served the big man remarked congratulations he said you were named as a correspondent in the matter of Archer versus Archer and he took another mass of stapled papers from the briefcase you are also the respondent in a civil case filed this morning by Mr Archer for willfully and maliciously interfering in the marriage between Mark Archer and Laura Archer and for having a

sorted affair with the former Mrs Archer Brian looked like he was about to faint and had to hold on to a desk to keep from falling my attorney didn't think this the big man looked around seeing Laura's supervisor he approached him to serve notice of a suit filed this morning demanding reimbursement to Mark Archer for failing to enforce the company's morality Clauses with all midlevel and above employees contracts a senior vice president aware of the problem from the start was also served in the Executive offices watching from the back of the room I felt almost

nothing I was cold my face frozen into harsh unforgiving planes I stood silently near the doors through which the process server had entered I'd paid him extra to give my wife the check and other documents it wasn't his job strictly speaking I saw the realization of how thoroughly she'd ruined herself spread across Laura's pretty face when she collapsed on the floor I Turned and Left through the large double doors I watched my soon Tobe ex-wife enter the dark panel conference room I sat at the head of the long table near the windows the bright sunlight

kept my face in Shadow making her squint to recognize me I lounged in a big executive chair pretending to be relaxed a facade I had perfected through practice I wanted to see you before all the lawyers got involved Laura said hesitantly she pulled out a chair a few steps away and sat down it had been nearly 4 months since she lost her job and moved in with her brother her brunette hair was almost shoulder length again she had C it when she started working at the accounting firm thinking it looked more professional she was thinner

and moved awkwardly looking like she hadn't been eating or sleeping well dark circles shadowed her eyes my heart achd for her but I hid it behind my corporate CEO face one I usually reserved for subordinates and business associates it was often a ruthlessly implacable expression and now you're here I said quietly she nodded avoiding eye contact finally she had no choice but to face me directly Mark she began softly I want to start by saying I'm so sorry for what I've done to you and our baby girl I said nothing I know it isn't enough

and doesn't make up for all the hurt I've caused but they're the only words I have she whispered I'm suffering too Mark she continued I can't understand why I did what I did and it's driving me crazy when she didn't say more for a while I broke the silence I beg to differ I stated matter of factly you haven't begun to suffer until you've had to tell a three-year-old child that her mother might never come home Laura broke down sobbing quietly it's been 4 months since I had to tell her that Laura and she still

cries herself to sleep most nights only in the past few weeks have I been able to coax a smile from her occasionally I paused watching Laura double over in her chair as she cried she screams and fights anyone who tries to stop her from reaching me if I have to leave her somewhere for too long I said quietly she's terrified I won't come back can you imagine that fear in a little girl not yet four years old Laura can you I forced myself to settle back in my seat while Laura shuddered with more sobs she's

in a new daycare center here at the corporate campus I told her I had to build one so I'd never be more than a few minutes away any longer and she goes into hysterics when she can't reach me I watched Laura cry longer but on the bright side I added more cheerfully than I felt productivity among single parents here is way up and it's almost already paid for itself it made no impression on her I let the silence grow why I asked as gently as I could why did you do it Laura I loved you

more than life itself and you ripped the soul right out of me there's a big empty place inside me now Laura and I can't start to heal until I know why you did this she shook her head letting tears stream down her cheeks she hadn't worn makeup probably anticipating the tears she was still beautiful maybe even more so as a mature 30-year-old woman than when I married her my heart broke watching her cry I wanted to break down and cry too I had lost a younger brother in a car accident as a teenager but today

I was more miserable and just as helpless to fix things I didn't know if this ache would ever heal I don't know why she said after a long pause I think I might be insane or something she was quiet I can't undo What I've Done Mark she said softly I don't deserve your forgiveness and I won't ask for it she whispered I've hurt the only man I ever loved so terribly I'll have to live with that pain for the rest of my life and I don't know what to do about it I want to die

when I think about what I've done to our sweet baby girl replaying that night in my head and hearing myself scream at you to take her to hell with you she broke off and stared unseeing at the ceiling tears flowing steadily I almost used the remote beside me to play the DVD in the corner not needing the bookmarks to find the scene of her drunk and unclothed damning her daughter to hell it seemed unnecessary she knew it well enough after a while her tears slowed and stopped I thought she was probably too dehydrated to cry

anymore I put the remote in a drawer of the nearby credenza I'm seeing a counselor a psychologist she said slowly I'm trying to understand why I destroyed our lives and hurt so many other people her fingers intertwined nervously I went to see Stacy Collier she ventured I apologized for what I did to her family she was nice to me Laura mused I don't know why she stared at the Grain and the heavy tabletop in front of her Stacy told me Brian always found some woman wherever he worked she got used to it but this time

she's had enough she's divorcing Brian and moving on she's found a good man who loves her children and she says he's the best thing that ever happened to her I knew Stacy Collier was divorcing her husband and about the new man in her life I hadn't known Laura had gone to Stacy to apologize that implied remorse and a willingness to accept responsibility for her actions something hopeful stirred inside me wondering if it could live and grow what is the doctor telling you I asked Laura glanced at me and quickly back at the table we haven't

made any progress she admitted I wish I could tell you we had but all I know is that something happened when I started drinking heavily were you dazed Laura I interrupted she looked up and held my gaze for the first time I couldn't read the emotions on her face I don't know she finally admitted maybe the first time I maybe the first time I had she stopped swallowing hard the first time I had Zex with Brian I know I was really drunk her head dropped again but I wasn't dazed sometimes I wasn't even drunk after

that she said her sobs began again and she visibly choked them off I wish I had that excuse she said softly but I don't I'm trying to find out the real reasons with my counselor she stopped talking for a while resuming only when I shifted in my chair Mark I lifted my chin and raised my eyebrows in question would you go see her she wants to talk to you but not about what you think she just wants to ask you some questions to see if she can find anything I haven't been able to tell her

Laura's words tumbled out quickly trying to get everything in before I started yelling I suppose I said Simply Laura stared at me in disbelief you'll go she asked her voice full of emotion I Shrugged I'm still your husband I told her somberly I'll do what I can to help you as long as it doesn't damage our child I'd almost said my child but I didn't a sudden hope blossomed in her eyes and grew stronger I started to say something cutting to make her realize there was no real chance but I stopped I was willing to

explore any Avenue that would be in my little girl's best interests I had loved Laura without reservation I still loved her love isn't something you can turn on and off like a spigot conversely love couldn't conquer the Deep sense of betrayal I felt we were on our way to a divorce and that was our fate it took 6 months and it was finally over I did not stop my ex-wife from visiting our daughter not during the divorce and not after it Laura tried multiple times to reconcile but it was not what I wanted the ordeal

was too much for me and I had to get counseling it helped me a lot I reduced my working hours to be with my daughter a year later Laura left town and married an accountant my daughter was part of the marriage I was invited but decided not to go I never married again and dedicated my life to my daughter [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music]