Emily’s lifelong dream came true when she gave birth to triplet daughters—Sophie, Lily, and Grace. Overwhelmed with love, she couldn’t wait to begin their new life. But her husband, Jack, returned from an errand looking shaken.
“Emily, I don’t think… I don’t think we can keep them.”
Stunned, she pressed for answers. Jack revealed his mother had consulted a fortune teller who warned the babies would bring misfortune and cause his death. “She’s never been so sure of something,” he said, terrified. When Emily refused to abandon them, he made his choice. “I… I’m sorry, Em,” Jack whispered before walking away.
Weeks later, Jack’s sister, Beth, revealed the truth. “Mom made it up. She was afraid he’d have less time for her.” Furious, Emily confronted Jack, but he refused to believe it.
A year later, he returned, pleading for a second chance. Emily stood firm. “I already have a family, Jack. You weren’t there when we needed you. I don’t need you now.” As she closed the door, she knew: Jack had destroyed his own life—not their daughters.
