So after last conversation with Mom, I brought it up with my mom again while my dad wasn’t home. I asked her, “Does Dad know there’s anything wrong going on at the company?” She said he doesn’t. If it were something he needed to know, I’d have already told him. But it could affect his job if he gets involved too early
Next, I asked, “Why didn’t you take your car that day?” For context both my mom and dad have their own cars, She explained Sometimes She don’t feel like driving. Aunt Yolanda picked me up and dropped me near the university library. Your dad’s boss and I were already planning to meet at that place, so I figured it was easier to go with him than deal with parking and traffic in two cars, Another thing that was bothering me was the timing. My mom usually leaves for work around 9:30 AM, but that day she left after 1 PM. I asked about it, and she said she was on leave that day
Later, I spoke with my dad when we were alone and casually asked, “Is everything okay at work? Like, nothing weird going on?” He Just said, “No, everything’s fine. Why?
So that confirmed it my dad really doesn’t know anything. Meanwhile, my mom seems to be involved in something behind the scenes. She says she’s interpreting contracts, trying to keep things from escalating, and that involving my dad right now might do more harm than good
Looking at everything now it still feels odd, but I’m not leaning toward any conclusion and She’s been consistent, Given her background in law, and the fact she used to work at my dad’s company years ago, it makes sense she might be pulled in to help with something sensitive
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Trust your instincts, something’s being kept under wraps for a reason. Keep asking quiet questions because in family politics what’s left unsaid can explode louder than what’s confessed.
Your Mom is cheating on your father. She’s lying to you and making up shit. Talk to your father (when your mother isn’t around).
I think your mom is cheating and whatever she said does not make sense because if there was genuine discussion, it could be done in a more formal venue. Some of the review can be done offline and through phone. I am genuinely sorry for you and I hope I am wrong but this does not sound right
I see two options: 1) your mom is telling the truth and she’s meeting with the boss, but she isn’t telling your dad about something important going on at his company. That’s very weird. It’s her husband. Spousal privilege allows her to tell him anything even if it’s about something that may later end up in court. It’s very strange for her to keep this from him.
There’s something you’re missing. Why wouldn’t your mom tell your dad she’s dealing with stuff at his company? It just makes no sense. And cheating on him with someone in public also makes no sense. Unless she has zero respect for him. I have no idea.
First, who exactly is Aunt Yolanda? Is she a close family friend, or more like your mom’s personal friend? I know sometimes people just call someone “aunt” but it might be worth casually asking if she really did drop your mom off that day just to confirm the story
Also, do you remember what your mom was wearing when you saw her at the café? Was it her usual work clothes like a blazer and office pants or was it more casual, or even something a little dressier? Like, something she might wear on a date night with your dad? That kind of detail might not prove anything, but sometimes the way someone dresses can give a clue about how they were feeling about the meeting or what they expected from it
If you were in this situation with your partner, you’d want to know. Just stick to facts and let your dad decide what he will do /take it farther.
Tell your dad already. Stop keeping secrets for your mother. She’s either a spy, working for a criminal organization or just a liar.