How I Accepted a Son Who Appeared on My Husband's Side

How to forgive someone for betrayal? The heroine of today’s story, Mary, would probably tell you that nothing is impossible in love. A wise woman can give her man a second chance. Moreover, she is ready to become a mother to his illegitimate child. What is our confusing story, read further in the article.



How to forgive someone I got married 7 years ago We always had a warm relationship with Vanya, we rarely quarreled and solved all problems peacefully. Now we are raising two beautiful girls who adore their daddy. Without Dad's bedtime story, little girls won't fall asleep, they can spend hours talking to him about everything.

Anyway, we were doing just fine until I started noticing that my husband was acting weird. He's always gone, he doesn't want to talk. I asked him softly if something had happened. She said, “I’m sorry, I’m at work.” I can't think of anything else.



Every day the situation got worse. And the peak was an unexpected phone call. An unknown number called, “Do you know your husband has another family?” He has a son there, his name is Bear. I felt paralyzed at the time, so I quickly hung up and tried to digest what I heard.

No, my husband would never cheat on me! If that happened, he would have confessed. I was sure of it to the last. I didn’t want to make a scene for Vanya. So I just waited for him from work and before going to bed I asked: “My dear, who is Bear?”

My husband got white from my question and could not connect two words. He was very upset and very nervous. But his behavior didn't look like he was going to lie to me now and keep hiding something. Rather, he didn't know how to explain it.

I said I'd find out for myself if I had to. And then he exhaled and began his story in a slow voice: Three years ago, after a New Year's party, I spent the night with my young colleague. Remember when you went to visit your family? I was very drunk and didn't think about anything at all.



Minute of silence. There's a lump in my throat, but I'm holding on. Vanya continued: "She got pregnant but refused to have an abortion, although I insisted." Masha, I would never leave you with the little ones, I love you so much! That's why I wanted it to end peacefully, consensually. He offered her money...”

At that moment, my husband cried and finished, “More than anything else, I didn’t want my child to be born anywhere to be an orphan.” But that is what happened.” I asked my husband to give me time, we did not swear.

The next day I decided to meet my friend who works in an orphanage. I asked if she knew anything about the situation. I don’t know why my husband called her an orphan.



Nastin’s response shocked me: “Masha, I’m sorry, I made that phone call.” I've known everything for a long time, but I couldn't tell you because I didn't want to ruin your family. But then I realized you had the wisdom to forgive Vanya.

She continued: The fact is that his son Mishka lives in an orphanage. His mother abandoned him after birth, married him and moved to another city. All this time, your husband helped the baby, tried to spend time with him sometimes. But every day I saw how hard it was for him. So I decided to set up that phone conversation.”



We were sitting in a courtyard near the playground. My husband appeared in the distance, a little boy sat in his arms. My mother’s heart couldn’t stand it, and at the same time I made one of the most important decisions of my life. I went up to Vana and the baby and said, "Mishka, your little sisters are waiting for you." Shall we go home together?

The little boy reached for me, I took him in my arms, and he cried. At that moment, I knew I had done everything right. Vanya and I have officially adopted a baby. Our daughters accepted him and were very happy that they now have a younger brother.

All people have the right to make mistakes. All people have the right to forgiveness. I am glad that I was able to forgive a loved one, and now our family is truly happy.

This unusual story with a happy ending both inspired and moved me. I'm not going to talk about forgiving my husband for cheating. Let every woman decide for herself. However, I would like people to learn to give each other a second chance.



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