Learn English through Stories Level 3 ⭐ The Silly Wife - Improve your English | English Audio Podcas

Emily, 33, felt constantly tired and unwell for months. Her husband, Henry, worried and urged her to see a doctor. Despite her belief it was stress, Henry insisted on an appointment with Dr. Milton, a specialist recommended by a friend.

Dr. Milton declared Emily perfectly healthy, attributing her symptoms to stress and suggesting a vacation. Emily was relieved, but her happiness turned to confusion when she witnessed Henry secretly giving Dr. Milton a white envelope full of money after their appointment.

Emily confronted Henry, who claimed the money was a loan to Dr. Milton, an old friend with financial problems. Emily found his explanation suspicious, especially when Henry dismissed her questions as 'silly.' Despite her internal doubts, she tried to believe him.

Emily continued to experience severe symptoms, including dizzy spells. Her boss urged her to seek another medical opinion. A message on Henry's phone from 'Dr. Milton' about a 'next payment' solidified Emily's suspicions. She secretly visited Dr. Lauren at a women's clinic, who, after tests, informed Emily she had a serious brain illness that should have been diagnosed earlier.

Armed with Dr. Lauren's diagnosis, Emily confronted Henry. He confessed he knew about her illness because his mother had the same condition. Fearful of reliving his mother's suffering, he bribed Dr. Milton to lie about Emily's health, hoping to avoid hospitals and maintain their 'normal' life.

Emily realized Henry's actions were not out of love but out of his own fear and selfishness. She packed her bags and left him, understanding that the trust was shattered. She filed for divorce, acknowledging that sometimes those closest to us can cause the most pain, and facing problems head-on is crucial.