Anne’s marriage to Matthew was once the stuff of fairytales. High school sweethearts deeply in love, they seemed destined for a perfect life together. But their story took an unexpected turn after the birth of their twin daughters. Matthew, who had hoped for a son, expressed his disappointment, and they decided to try again for a boy. After multiple attempts, they eventually had five daughters.
While Anne never cared about the gender of their children, Matthew’s frustration grew. He became angry, blaming Anne for not giving him a son. This resentment festered and eventually led him to file for divorce, citing the birth of five daughters as the cause of their marital troubles.
Living Under One Roof
Despite the divorce, Matthew refused to leave the family home. The couple legally separated, yet continued to live together under the same roof. Matthew, however, distanced himself completely from Anne and their daughters. He ignored them entirely, pretending they didn’t exist, which left the girls heartbroken. They yearned for their father’s love, but Matthew’s actions spoke volumes—he was absent even though they shared the same home.
Matthew’s behavior grew worse. He acted like a bachelor, spending his nights drinking and partying. The breaking point came when he brought another woman into the house, exposing the girls to an environment of emotional neglect. Anne, seeing the effect this was having on her daughters, decided it was time to leave.
A New Beginning
Anne moved in with her parents while she figured out where to go next. Though the house was legally given to her after the divorce, Matthew refused to leave, making it impossible for Anne to reclaim it.
During this difficult time, Anne reconnected with an old friend, Harry, who had once had a crush on her. They began spending time together, and their relationship blossomed. Eventually, Harry proposed, and Anne found a new sense of happiness. Harry became the father figure that Anne’s daughters had longed for.
Matthew’s Regret
Years passed, and Anne rebuilt her life. She reclaimed the house from Matthew, who had been living recklessly, and even gave birth to a son, Alen, with Harry. One day, while shopping at the mall, Anne unexpectedly ran into Matthew. He was no longer the successful man he once was. Instead, he was offering pretzel samples in the mall, a stark contrast to the high-paying office job he had once had.
Matthew was clearly struggling. When he saw Alen, he asked, “Is this your son?” Anne replied, “Yes, he’s Harry’s son.”
It was clear that Matthew regretted his life choices. He explained that he had lost his job due to his reckless lifestyle and was now financially struggling. He even asked Anne to sell the house they once shared and give him his “share.” The house, however, had been awarded to Anne in the divorce, and at that point, it was rented out.
Anne, who had moved on with her life, simply said, “I’ll think about it,” and walked away. Matthew then asked to see the girls, but Anne made it clear that it would be up to them whether they wanted to reconnect.
Moving On
After some time, Anne decided to sell the house. She gave Matthew what he believed was his share, but the girls refused to have anything to do with him. With the house gone, there was nothing left that tied them together. Anne had found a new family with Harry, and her daughters had the love and support they had always wanted.
This story is a powerful reminder that the choices we make can have lasting consequences. Matthew’s decision to prioritize gender over love ultimately led to a broken family and deep regret. Meanwhile, Anne’s ability to move forward with grace and find happiness with Harry shows the strength of a mother’s love and the power of second chances.
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