One afternoon at work, Emma was distractedly writing an email when Nico, the office delivery guy, approached her desk with a bright pink box.
“Emma, this is for you!” Nico said with an unusually big grin.
Emma hesitated. There were no birthdays or celebrations, so the surprise delivery puzzled her. Maybe it was from Jake, her husband, who worked at a bakery.
But when Emma untied the ribbon and opened the box, her heart sank. Written on the cake in bold black frosting were four chilling words: “I am divorcing you.”
A Shocking Discovery
Inside the box was more—a positive pregnancy test. Emma’s mind raced. Jake must have found the test she had hastily discarded that morning. But why this reaction?
Years ago, Jake had been told he was infertile. Now, he must have believed the baby wasn’t his. Emma grabbed her things and rushed home, determined to clear the misunderstanding.
Facing Jake’s Anger
When she arrived, Jake was pacing, his face red with fury. “Is it yours?” he demanded, his voice sharp.
Emma steadied herself. “Yes, Jake. The test is mine.”
Jake’s anger spilled out. He accused her of betrayal. But Emma interrupted firmly: “Jake, this baby is yours.”
The Truth Unfolds
Jake froze, disbelief etched on his face. “I’m infertile…,” he whispered.
Emma explained that he wasn’t completely infertile but had a low sperm count. A visit to her doctor confirmed it was possible.
A Second Chance
Jake’s anger faded, replaced by guilt and relief. “I thought I failed you,” he admitted through tears.
In that moment, they realized this was their second chance—a chance to rebuild trust and start a family they thought they’d never have.
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