My Husband Went on a Business Trip — But I Found His Car Parked Outside a Motel

“Are you pregnant already?”

I frowned. “No… you know that.”

He nodded, staring at the half-painted nursery walls.

Then, after a long silence, he said, “Maybe we should wait.”

Wait?

I laughed nervously. “Wait for what?”

His jaw tightened. “I just think… maybe now isn’t the best time.”

I searched his face, trying to understand. Just last week, he was excited and it seemed like we were on the same page. And now he wanted to wait?

Something wasn’t right.

I didn’t push him that night. But in the back of my mind, the first seed of doubt was planted.

And soon, I’d learn exactly why he had changed his mind.

That evening started like any other. I had spent the day at my parents’ house with the kids, letting them run wild in the backyard while I enjoyed some much-needed time with my mom and dad.

By the time we packed up and headed home, the sun was dipping below the horizon. The drive was peaceful as the kids were already half-asleep in their car seats.

Then, just a few miles from home, my youngest squirmed in his seat. “Mommy, I need to go potty.”

I sighed. “Can you hold it, sweetheart? We’re almost—”

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