Scorned Wife Considers Suing Sister-in-Law After Husband’s Affair

A scorned wife on Reddit is considering suing her former sister-in-law after the other woman helped her brother cover up multiple affairs, including his secret baby.

"I was with my ex-husband for 10 years and married for two weeks before I found out he was cheating. I tried to work it out for six months, but then I discovered it wasn’t just one woman—it was several," she began.

"During this time, his sister came to me and asked if I could get new iPhones for her and her daughter on my phone account. I agreed because it wasn’t unusual for me to help her; I had done a lot for her and her four kids. She promised to pay me monthly for the phones and the service," she added

That's when the woman found out about her husband's cheating ways.

"After I got the phones, I uncovered the extent of my ex-husband’s cheating. That’s when I learned his sister knew he was cheating, was helping him cheat, and that he and his entire family had hidden a baby from me for two years. When she realized I knew all of this, she cut off all communication and stopped paying for the phones," she revealed.

"I ended up cutting the phones off, but I’m still responsible for paying for the devices themselves. The total for the two phones (an iPhone 14 and an iPhone 13) is $2,500. I don’t make much money—I’m on disability because of my health and have five autoimmune diseases—so my finances are tight. Paying for those phones has not been easy," the woman continued.

Now, she is conflicted about how to handle the situation.

"Should I just eat the cost and move on, or should I sue her for the money? She is a single mother of four teenagers. I have no way to communicate with her except by going to her house, which hasn’t worked. Please help me decide what to do," the woman concluded.

Users in the comments section supported the woman and urged her to try to sue her sister-in-law.

"It’s understandable to feel hurt and frustrated, especially given everything that happened with your ex-husband and his family. You trusted your ex-sister-in-law, and she stopped paying for the phones, leaving you responsible for the cost. If you've already tried to resolve this without going to court, suing might be your only option to recover the money you’re owed," one person commented.

"Unfortunately she was using you, so you can report the phones stolen and send intention to sue in small claims court only if you have proof she agreed to make payments recouping the phones by reporting them stolen. You can maybe trade or turn them in, that’s a lot of money to just eat the cost and it’s not fair to you in your financial situation," someone else advised.

"She took advantage of your kindness, knew about your ex's cheating, and then ghosted you when it was time to pay. If you have proof of the agreement, take her to small claims court. If not, it’s frustrating, but your peace of mind might be worth letting it go," another chimed in.