Greg, a 47-year-old man, had been bedridden for months due to a serious illness. During this time, he began to feel a growing sense of unease about his wife, Laura. He noticed small changes in her behavior—her late nights, sudden phone calls, and the way she was increasingly distracted when they were together. Greg, overwhelmed by paranoia and his inability to do anything, began to suspect that Laura might be cheating on him.
Unable to physically follow her or confront her directly, Greg hatched a plan to catch her in the act. Drawing on his resourcefulness, he requested a ceiling mirror be installed above their bed so that he could keep an eye on what was going on while he was unable to move. He reasoned that this would allow him to see if Laura was being unfaithful, all while he remained helpless in his bedridden state.
Laura, puzzled by his request, initially thought it was just another one of Greg’s eccentric ideas. However, she agreed to the installation, thinking it was just another way of accommodating her husband’s growing frustrations. The mirror was installed above their bed, and Greg anxiously waited for a chance to catch her.
Days passed, and Greg closely monitored the mirror, expecting to see something that would confirm his suspicions. But as time went on, he began to realize something—Laura was, in fact, caring for him with more devotion than ever. She never strayed and always remained by his side, helping him with his daily needs.
Greg eventually understood that his fears were rooted in his insecurity and isolation. He apologized to Laura for doubting her loyalty, realizing that trust and communication were far more effective than spying. Though the mirror never revealed any infidelity, it became a symbol of his need to rebuild trust in both himself and his marriage.
