I playfully responded to Claire letting her know that I intended to try a new medication recommended by a friend to address my persistent stomach problems. I expressed optimism that this would resolve the issue and bring her back to me soon. When we embraced she whispered that she missed me greatly.
On Monday as the kids left for school and Claire headed to work I received a call from the detective agency informing me that they had a report ready. I told them I'd be there shortly and within thirty minutes I was sitting down with the office manager discussing the details.
The office manager informed me that a report with attached photos had been faxed from Denton that morning. He admitted he hadn't had time to read the entire report but upon a quick scan and a glance at the photos it seemed highly incriminating. I took a copy of the report and started reading its contents.
The subject of the report was identified as Claire Barton. According to the report records the surveillance of the woman began at five seventeen p.m. on Wednesday June sixteenth in the lobby of the Denton Marriott Hotel. Her identity was confirmed by comparing a photo obtained from the Merville office.
Upon closer examination of the report it turned out that she was wearing a company badge further confirming her identity. Moreover the report detailed the movements of the subject and noted she was carrying a briefcase when she entered the elevator. A staff member accompanied her and verified her arrival at room four fourteen at five twenty three p.m.
It's important to note that the report emphasized that the subject was alone at that time. Additionally the report included a photograph labeled exhibit one A showing the subject dressed professionally before entering the room. When looking at the photo it was clear she still wore rings.
Evidently the photo was taken discreetly using a mobile phone. The report stated that the agents had rented a room across from the subject's room. At six thirty one p.m. they received a signal that the subject had left her room and was heading for the elevator.
A minute later at six thirty two p.m. the subject exited the elevator and entered the lobby. The report noted she was dressed as described in example one B. Upon examining example one B it became evident that Claire was wearing a small black cocktail dress paired with high heel shoes.
She was also adorned with a necklace I had given her for our tenth anniversary celebration. However what stood out the most was the absence of wedding rings on her left hand. The photo showed clearly that she wasn't wearing them.
The report mentioned that the staff had rented a room across from hers. A minute later at six thirty two p.m. the subject exited the elevator and entered the lobby. The report noted she was dressed as described in example one B. Upon examining example one B it was clear that Claire was wearing a small black cocktail dress paired with high heeled shoes.
She was also adorned with a necklace I had given her for our tenth anniversary celebration. However what stood out the most was the absence of wedding rings on her left hand. The photo clearly showed she wasn't wearing them.
The photo identified as exhibit one D displays Claire and a man in a tight embrace engaged in a passionate kiss while seated in a booth. The intensity of their connection was clearly visible in the picture. At eight fifty one p.m. the report noted that both individuals left the restaurant.
They then took the elevator and ascended to Claire's floor. Another photo labeled exhibit one E captures the moment when Claire and the man entered her room specifically room four fourteen. In this image Claire appears slightly intoxicated but undeniably pleased with the evening's events.
At eleven thirteen p.m. the man exited Claire's room and left the building. The report included the license plate number of a car registered to Alexander B. Tate residing at fourteen twenty four Aelia Drive in Denton. Notably Alexander B. Tate was married and had two young children.
As I delved further into the report's details it became evident that Claire repeated her actions the following night with another man. The report bore the signature of an investigator from Denton. This revelation filled me with deep anxiety and resentment.
It became clear that my wife was leading a promiscuous life while she was away from home. I couldn't come to terms with her actions. It was a betrayal that exceeded my worst expectations. Even the fact that Claire had lost her wedding rings didn't stop her from being careless.
After settling the bill with the private detective I thanked them and left. I made sure to take two additional copies of the report which were recorded on a CD to keep them safe. Once I got back home I wasted no time and immediately called my divorce attorney.
I asked about the status of the divorce papers and the attorney confirmed they were ready for filing. Without hesitation I instructed them to initiate the filing process and specifically requested that the papers be served to her publicly at her workplace the following day.
The attorney assured me that this could be done smoothly and asked for her workplace address which I promptly provided. My intentions were clear. I aimed to humiliate her during the legal proceedings. Handing her the divorce papers at her workplace not only satisfied my desire for revenge but also served as a form of justice for her actions.
That night there was no love between us. Claire seemed to sense that something was wrong perhaps suspecting that I had discovered something unsettling. Though she didn't directly voice her concerns she expressed hope for my quick recovery. Interestingly she also appeared somewhat reserved but I chose not to comment on it and simply ignored it.