When Daniel married Claire, they agreed on their future together—one child, a stable home, and shared responsibilities. Daniel worked long hours to support the family, while Claire focused on raising their son. They were happy, or so he thought. Over time, Claire began expressing her wish for a second child, but Daniel felt their lives were already stretched thin. They had discussed it many times, and his answer remained the same: not now.
Months passed, and everything seemed normal. Then one evening, Claire surprised him with big news—she was expecting again. Daniel was stunned. They hadn’t planned for this. That’s when Claire admitted she had quietly stopped using birth control because she believed he’d “come around” eventually. Daniel was speechless. Trust, something he valued deeply, suddenly felt fragile.
