I was seven months pregnant with twins when everything fell apart. I was sitting at home, folding baby clothes, imagining their names and what their nursery would look like, when my phone buzzed.
My stomach clenched when I saw the message was from my husband Eric’s boss, Veronica. At first, I thought something had happened to Eric, but the truth was much worse.
The message contained a photo of Eric—shirtless and grinning—in Veronica’s bed. The text beneath it was chilling: “It’s time you knew. He’s mine.”
My heart stopped. The babies inside me kicked, sensing my anxiety. I tried calling Eric, but his phone went straight to voicemail. Feeling lightheaded, I collapsed onto the sofa, clutching my belly.
“It’s going to be okay,” I whispered to my unborn daughters, trying to stay calm. “Daddy wouldn’t leave us, even if he’s hurt me.”
I couldn’t have been more wrong.
That evening, Eric came home—but he wasn’t alone. Veronica walked in behind him, confident and unapologetic.
“Eric, what’s happening?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.
“It’s simple,” he said flatly. “I’m in love with Veronica. I’m leaving you. Let’s keep this civil.”
My breath caught. “We’re having twins, Eric! How can you do this now?”
He shrugged, indifferent. “Life happens.”
Veronica stepped forward, arms crossed, eyeing my belly with cold detachment. “Since this apartment belongs to Eric, you’ll need to move out by the end of the week.”
Panic surged through me. “Are you insane? I’m heavily pregnant! I don’t have anywhere to go!”
She smiled, cold and calculating. “I have a solution. I’ll cover your expenses and provide you with housing, but I want one of your babies.”
I froze, horrified. “What?”
She waved her hand dismissively. “I want a child, but I won’t ruin my body for it. Raising twins on your own would be impossible anyway. This way, everyone wins.”
Eric nodded in agreement, as though this appalling offer was reasonable.
I was filled with rage. They thought they could use my children as bargaining chips? Not without a fight.
Pretending to give in, I lowered my gaze and whispered, “Fine. But I have a condition.”
Veronica smirked, thinking she’d won. “What’s your condition?”
“I get to choose which baby you take,” I said, forcing tears to my eyes. “I’ll need time to decide after they’re born.”
She hesitated but agreed. “Alright, but don’t take too long. I don’t have patience.”
I paused, then added, “And you’ll buy me a house—not rent one. Otherwise, I’ll disappear, and you’ll never see either of them.”
Eric seemed ready to argue, but Veronica stopped him. “You’re clever, aren’t you? Fine. But you better hold up your end.”
She had no idea that I was already planning my next move.
Veronica quickly bought me a beautiful three-bedroom house, barely glancing at the papers she signed. I played along, keeping them updated on doctor’s appointments and pretending to struggle with my decision.
When the day came, I calmly texted Veronica that my contractions had started and I was heading to the hospital—but I told the nurses not to let her or Eric in during the delivery.
Hours later, my beautiful daughters, Lily and Emma, were born. I spent two peaceful days bonding with them, finalizing my plan.
On the third day, Veronica and Eric showed up at my house. Veronica walked in, sure of her victory.
“So, which one is mine?” she demanded.
I held my daughters in my arms, standing tall with a smile. “Neither.”
Her face darkened. “Excuse me?”
“I said neither. Did you really think I’d sell my child to you?”
Eric let out an exasperated sigh. “Don’t start with the drama—”
But I wasn’t finished. “This house is mine. You signed it over completely to me. Too busy celebrating your disgusting deal to read the paperwork, weren’t you?”
Veronica went pale. “What?!”
“Oh, and one more thing,” I added calmly. “Last night, I posted everything—your texts, the photos, your twisted offer—to social media. I tagged your company, investors, and all those charities you care about so much.”
Veronica lunged for my phone, scrolling through in panic. Her face turned to terror. “You ruined us!”
“No,” I corrected her. “You ruined yourselves.”
Eric was fired immediately. The scandal destroyed their company, and Veronica became a pariah.
Meanwhile, I settled into my new home, holding my daughters close, feeling at peace knowing I had fought back—and won.