Congratulations from the Wife
Publicly embarrassing the deceiver is a source of pleasure for those who have been deceived. Maybe it’s some sort of female code that women want to warn their friends in the community before going on a date with him and eventually getting their hearts broken as well.
The worst thing for the partner is to find out that her guy has a secret girlfriend who’s pregnant with his child! This is now an irreversible and relationship-ending situation. She had no choice but to congratulate the expectant parents in a local newspaper, using both of their complete names, and signing it as “Patrick’s wife.”