Two married individuals in China developed a romantic relationship after meeting in their children’s class chat group, abandoned their families, and eloped.
The pair, surnamed Zhang and Wen, both living in Henan province in central China, each had families of their own, the mainland media Xiaoxiang Morning News reported.
Zhang was married through a matchmaking arrangement and had four children with her husband, while Wen and his wife were parents to two children.
The two connected through their children’s class chat group, set up by the teacher to help parents stay updated on homework and track their children’s progress.
Zhang and Wen swapped contact details and gradually developed feelings for each other through frequent chats.
Online reports indicate that Wen often expressed care for Zhang, making her feel a warmth she had never experienced before.