Husband deleting WhatsApp messages

[Catlover6]

I need your help as to how to react to this. About a week ago DH accidentally sent a WhatsApp message to our DD on the family WhatsApp. He’d meant to send it to a female work colleague. The message agreed that the birthday card he’s got and the present were lovely.
A seemingly innocent exchange, but I thought it was a little strange that his work colleague had been told about the card and gift on a Sunday when he’s obviously not at work. And DH deleted it within a minute; I just happened to be holding my phone when he sent it.
Having thought about it I asked to see his phone messages so I could see the conversation in context. He said he’d deleted the whole conversation.
Now I don’t know what to think. Why would he delete an innocent conversation? How do I proceed if there is no conversation there?
aibu in thinking this is very strange behavior?

I’m sorry OP.

Big hug to you OP

That is suspicious imo too op. Why delete them if nothing to hide (if you don’t routinely delete messages). What’s your relationship like? Do you know this person? I would be doing some questioning/digging if it were me I think..l

PS just read your update. I’m so sorry.

I’m so sorry OP, but trust your gut and ignore all the unhelpful/judgy “well if you don’t trust him” type responses. If you trust someone and they behave in an untrustworthy way you then can no longer feel trust in them - that’s not because of your failure to trust, but is completely a result of their behaviour - and more than likely your gut is 100% correct. I have experienced very similar and it was awful 💐💐

So sorry @Catlover6

Post a new thread if you need support down the line.

Shit. I was just going to type that I can't understand why so many straight away blame you for being controlling, if you ask your husband of 30 years to please have a look at his phone, as he is just been caught messaging personal things to a female colleague. How is that controlling, and not 'good for you for not being naive!'
But shit hit the fan over at yours op. Stay strong you will be fine, either way. Good luck.

So sorry OP!