Michael seemed distant and preoccupied, and I told myself it was nerves about becoming a father.
Then came the night that changed everything. Despite knowing how vulnerable and exhausted I felt, he invited friends over—and later, in a moment that shattered me, he demanded proof that the baby I was carrying was his.

In an instant, trust collapsed. Years of shared struggle—doctor visits, treatments, tears, and hope—were reduced to suspicion. By the next morning, my path was clear. I packed a small bag, left my wedding ring behind, and went to my sister’s house, choosing peace and self-respect over remaining in a place where trust no longer lived.
