I CAUGHT MY WIFE POURING OUR SAVINGS ON HER PARENTS
Rhea has been married to Dylan for 4 years. They’re both hardworking—Rhea is a nurse at a health center, and Dylan is an electrical supervisor at a company. They have been preparing for a long time to buy land to build a house. At the end of the day, they always say, “This is for us.”
But one night, Rhea saw something she wasn’t expecting.
Dylan took a shower and left the phone on the couch. A notification came in from the bank: $2,100 transferred successfully. He was astonished. He knew they weren’t talking about spending a lot of money.
As Dylan came out of the bathroom, he asked calmly.
“Honey, did you pay for anything?” “I saw a transfer on your phone.”
Dylan nodded, “Oh… There is only one debt that needs to be paid. It’s a small thing.”
However, Rhea felt that this was not the whole truth.
—
The next day, he took a half-day off work and went straight to the bank. He asked for a statement of his joint statement.
When the record was released, it felt like his whole body froze.
There were seven major transfers—all to an account named after Dylan’s parents.
Nearly $12,400 has been lost.
He went home quietly. It wasn’t anger that struck him first—it was pain. Years of austerity, overtime, and forced austerity—why wasn’t he even told?
—
Later that night, he found Dylan sitting in the living room. He sat down quietly and laid the printed statement on the table.
“Dylan,” he said, trembling but calm, “tell me the truth. “Why did you leave your parents behind?”
Dylan didn’t budge right away. It took a few moments before he was admitted.
“Daddy is sick,” she said softly. “It’s been a long time. I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want to add to your thoughts. They don’t have to pay for the hospital… So I just took it out of my pocket. I’m embarrassed to ask for permission.”
Rhea burst into tears—not out of help, but out of concealment.
“I’m not hurt because you helped,” she whispered, “I’m hurt because you made me feel like I wasn’t in your life.”
Dylan burst into tears. “I’m afraid you’ll think I’m putting them ahead of you.”
He grabbed her hand. “If they are family, then so is my family. But you shouldn’t leave me in the dark.”
—
The next day they went to the hospital together. It was there that Rhea saw Dylan’s father—pale, weak, dextrose. Her mother was next to her, tired and worried.
Rhea came over and said softly, “Dad, Mom… I wish you would have told me. I was not a visitor to Dylan’s life. I am your son too.”
Dylan’s mother cried. “We don’t want to bother you, son. We know you’re struggling.”
That’s where Rhea’s weight melted.
—
Since then, they have adjusted the cost. Rhea took care of PhilHealth, assistance, and documents. Dylan, on the other hand, was honest and open to all financial moves.
One night while they were eating, Dylan said apologetically, “Thank you… Despite the pain I have caused, you have not given up on me.”
Rhea smiled softly. “Aren’t we dreaming of the future? That includes responsibility—and honesty.”
Dylan held out his hand. “From now on, I have nothing to hide.”
—
A few months later, Dylan’s father was released from the hospital. It’s not quite strong yet, but it’s already vibrant. To make up for lost time, Dylan worked a side job on Saturdays. Rhea makes frozen meals for sale.
On Christmas Eve, the family got together. At the table, Dylan’s father was about to speak but burst into tears before beginning to say thank you.
“Rhea, son… Thank you for bringing us up. I’m not your blood, but you’re my life.”
He smiled. “Dad, you don’t have to be grateful. We’re a family—help doesn’t count.”
And while Rhea was sorting the dishes in the kitchen, Dylan hugged her from behind.
“Love… I have opened a new savings account. This time, however, in both of us… And you have access.”
Rhea laughed. “Just be sure, huh… There are no ninja transfers.”
Dylan nodded, “Not anymore. I have no reason to be afraid to tell you the truth.”
And in a night of family silence and hugs, they learn that money is fleeting, but trust—when loved right—grows beyond its value.
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