The following Sunday, Annie noticed that Thomas was acting strange. He was more distant than usual, and he seemed to be avoiding her gaze. During the service, he stumbled over his words a few times and his sermon was not as strong as usual.

Annie couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. She decided to confront him after the service. "Thomas, what's going on?" she asked.

Thomas hesitated for a moment before responding. "I've just been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately. I have a lot on my plate with the church and everything else."

Annie could sense that there was more to it than that, but she didn't press the issue. She trusted her husband and knew that he would tell her if something was really wrong.

Over the next few weeks, Thomas continued to act strangely. He was distant, moody, and often stayed late at the church, citing work that needed to be done. Annie tried to be understanding and supportive, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

One evening, as she was tidying up their bedroom, she noticed a small piece of paper tucked under Thomas' pillow. Curiosity getting the better of her, she picked it up and read it.

It was a note from a woman, thanking Thomas for the "amazing time" they had shared together. Annie's heart sank as she realized what was happening. Her worst fears had been confirmed - her husband was having an affair.

She confronted him later that night, tears streaming down her face. "How could you do this to me? To us?" she cried.

Thomas hung his head in shame. "I'm so sorry, Annie. It was a mistake. I never meant to hurt you."

But the damage had already been done. Annie felt like her world had been turned upside down. She couldn't believe that the man she loved and trusted had betrayed her in such a way.

As she lay in bed that night, tears still streaming down her face, she couldn't help but wonder - was there any hope for their marriage?