Samantha  had been married to John  for 10 years. They had built a life together, but the spark had faded. She felt unappreciated, overlooked.That's when Alex  entered her life. Charming, attentive, and passionate. Samantha was swept off her feet.One night, she gave in to temptation. The affair began.At first, it was exhilarating. But soon, guilt crept in. Samantha couldn't shake the feeling that she'd made a terrible mistake.John, oblivious to her infidelity, continued to love and support her. His kindness only amplified her guilt.One fateful evening, Samantha returned home, tears streaming down her face. She confessed everything to John his world shattered, John asked, Why?Samantha sobbed, I was lonely, stupid, and weak. I never meant to hurt you.John's response stunned her: I love you, Samantha. Not for what you did, but for who you are. We can work through this.Samantha realized too late that her marriage wasn't broken; she was. She'd sought validation in the wrong arms.Now, she faced the consequences: A shattered relationshipA guilty conscienceA lost sense of self-worth As she looked at John, tears in his eyes, Samantha knewI've lost the one person who truly loved me.Moral: Infidelity might seem tempting, but the weight of regret can be crushing.