My 5-year-old son started avoiding his mom – His reason greatly worried me, so I confronted my wife
Robert, a 32-year-old devoted husband and father, effortlessly juggles his career with his family life alongside his wife, Candice, and their five-year-old son, Samuel, lovingly called “Sam.”
Celebrating eight blissful years of marriage, Robert and Candice have crafted a harmonious life together. While both were initially part of the workforce, for the last five years, Robert has taken on the role of sole provider for their family, allowing Candice to embrace her role as a dedicated stay-at-home mom.
While Robert dedicated himself to his work until 7 p.m. every weekday, Candice skillfully managed the household and provided loving care for their son.
However, a puzzling shift occurred when Robert noticed a change in Sam’s demeanor towards Candice. Whenever she attempted to show affection by kissing or hugging him, he seemed to withdraw, evading her touch. Robert sensed something was amiss and couldn’t comprehend why his son felt distant from his mother.
As days went by, Robert decided to have a conversation with Sam.
“Sam, why have you been avoiding your mom lately?” Robert inquired one day, seizing a moment when Candice was out running errands.
“Mom seems different. She’s hiding something from me,” Sam replied, his expression a mix of confusion and sadness, revealing the weight of his concern.
“What do you mean? What secret?” Robert asked, his heart pounding with worry over what his son might reveal.
“When you’re at work, she often cries in her room. Once, I went in there and asked her why, but she got mad and told me to leave. She had a photo in her hand, but when she saw me, she quickly hid it in a green box under the mattress,” Sam explained, his voice tinged with uncertainty.
Robert was stunned. He couldn’t fathom what could be causing his wife such distress, nor what might be concealed in that mysterious green box.
“How often have you heard your mom crying?” Robert inquired, his concern growing.
“Almost every day this week. She thinks I don’t notice, but I see her red eyes and hear her sniffles. Now she locks her door, and when I ask her what’s wrong, she pretends everything’s fine. I don’t like it, Daddy. You have to do something,” Sam urged, his worry mirroring Robert’s own.
“Don’t worry, son. Your mom likely has her reasons. I’ll have a chat with her,” Robert assured Sam, though inwardly, he was plagued by worry and uncertainty about his wife’s distress.
After their conversation, Sam retreated to his room to play with his toys.
Despite knowing it was wrong, Robert couldn’t resist the urge to investigate further. He quietly approached the mattress and searched for the elusive green box that held his wife’s secrets.
Inside, he discovered some jewelry and a photograph.
The photo portrayed a joyous family scene, but what seized Robert’s attention was the striking resemblance between the man in the picture and Candice. In that moment, Robert’s thoughts spiraled into the darkest corners of his mind. Could Candice be unfaithful? Why did she possess a photo of a family he had never seen or heard of before?
With the photograph clutched tightly in his hand, Robert resolved to confront Candice.
“Candice, do you have a secret lover?” he questioned directly, his voice trembling with apprehension.
“What? Rob, what are you talking about?” Candice responded defensively, her eyes wide with surprise.
Seeking answers, Robert pressed on, presenting the photo to Candice. “Who is this?”
Candice’s reaction was immediate and telling. “Oh no… I never wanted this to come out,” she confessed, the weight of her secret finally coming to light.
Robert’s mind raced as he grappled with the revelation. “So, are you admitting to being unfaithful?”
“No, no, I didn’t cheat. Please, I’ll tell you everything, but promise me you won’t tell anyone,” Candice pleaded, her voice quivering with emotion.
After a moment to compose herself, Candice began her story.
“Before my grandmother passed away, she entrusted me with this picture,” Candice revealed, her emotions raw. “She told me it was up to me what to do with it.”
She went on, her voice tinged with sorrow, “My grandmother confided that my mother had an affair with another man, resulting in twins: my brother and me. The man wanted to raise his child, but my mother chose to stay with my father. They agreed to each take one child and raise them separately. My father was none the wiser.”
Candice explained that before her father passed, he revealed the truth to her grandmother, passing on the photograph of her twin brother.
“My parents have been together for over 35 years, and my dad deserves to hold onto his memories,” Candice said, the pain evident in her voice. “But I can’t shake the desire to connect with my brother. Yet, reaching out to him would shatter the illusion my parents built.”
Robert was stunned by the complexity of Candice’s story.
“So, is that your twin brother in the picture?” Robert asked, to which Candice nodded. The resemblance between them was undeniable.
Wrapping her in a hug, Robert murmured, “I’m sorry for doubting you. But why were you crying so often in your room?”
Candice’s voice cracked as she confessed, “I cry because I never had the chance to know my real father. And the thought of connecting with my brother without hurting my parents is tearing me apart.”
Candice found herself at a crossroads, torn between the desire to connect with her long-lost brother and the fear of disrupting her parents’ happiness. As she grappled with her emotions, uncertainty clouded her path, leaving her paralyzed by indecision.
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