I Overheard My Son Saying

A hardworking mother’s life unravels after discovering her husband’s affair through an unexpected moment involving their son. Constantly traveling for work, Paula believed she was building a better future for her family. But upon returning from a successful business trip, she noticed her son, Liam, distant and oddly comfortable with her absence. After overhearing him refer to someone else as “Mom,” she followed him the next day and found him visiting a young woman named Melissa—who shockingly greeted him with affection and familiarity.

Confronting Melissa, Paula learns that her husband, Benjamin, has been in a year-long affair with her. Even worse, Liam had grown emotionally attached to Melissa, preferring her presence over his often-absent mother. Devastated by the betrayal and guilt-ridden over her choices, Paula files for divorce. Liam chooses to stay primarily with his father and Melissa, leaving Paula to reflect deeply on the cost of her ambition. She gives up her promotion and high-travel job, choosing a simpler role to focus on rebuilding her relationship with her son. Despite her efforts, she remains uncertain whether her son will truly forgive her for prioritizing her career over being present in his life.