“Daddy Has a Picture of Her”: Our Daughter Screamed during Family Dinner — The Truth Shocked Us

My little daughter was chattering excitedly about her new school and friends during dinner. Chirping about her new teacher, she exclaimed, “Daddy has a picture of her!” The blood drained from my face. What did my daughter’s teacher have to do with my husband? The truth I learned tore me apart.

It was a picture-perfect Thursday evening. We’d just moved to the new city two weeks ago, all thanks to my husband Jim’s new job.

Lily, our energetic seven-year-old, was chattering excitedly about her first day at school, her voice bubbling over with the thrill of new friendships.

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A family having dinner | Source: Pexels

“And guess what, Mommy?” she chirped, reaching for a turkey drumstick.

“Amy and Chris were so nice! They even gave me their pencils after Amanda snatched mine.”

A smile tugged at my lips. “That’s wonderful, honey! Sounds like you’re making great friends already.”

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A woman at a dining table | Source: Pexels

Just then, Lily’s smile faltered slightly. “Oh, and guess what, Mommy?” she chirped, her voice dropping a notch.

“When Ms. Willis came to class, I had a super long talk with her! By the way, Daddy has a picture of her in his study room!”

The blood drained from my face. My fork clattered onto the plate. “What? Whose picture?” I gasped.

“My Math teacher, Ms. Willis’s!” Lily chirped, taking a big scoop of icing, a dollop clinging to the tip of her nose.

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A little girl eating cake | Source: Pexels

Jim, mid-sip of his pomegranate juice, choked violently, his eyes bulging in shock.

He coughed, sputtering juice onto the table. “What? Which picture?” he rasped, wiping his mouth with a napkin.

“Honey, are you okay?” I worriedly asked. Jim didn’t answer me and pressed Lily about the picture again.

An unsettling feeling gnawed at my gut. This picture Lily mentioned, what did it have to do with Jim?

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A shocked woman | Source: Pexels

“The one in your drawer, Daddy!” Lily continued innocently. “Next to that funny-looking paperweight.”

My heart hammered against my ribs. “Can you show it to us after dinner, sweetie?” I managed, forcing a smile.

The rest of the meal was a blur. Every stolen glance at Jim who was nervous at this point only deepened the knot of worry in my stomach.

Once dinner was over, we followed Lily to Jim’s study room in the attic.

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A study room | Source: Pexels

I took a deep breath as she pointed to a framed picture tucked away in his drawer.

It was a picture of a woman with warm, kind eyes and a familiar dimple on her cheek, a dimple that mirrored the one on Jim’s face.

His face paled as he stared at the picture. “Is… is that your new teacher, Lily?” His voice trembled.

“Uh-huh,” Lily squeaked, tilting her head. “She seems nice, Daddy.”

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A woman holding a photo frame | Source: Pexels

Jim’s hand shot up to clutch his chest. “What’s wrong, honey?” my eyes widened with concern.

“I… I need some air,” he mumbled, rushing out of the room.

Lily looked at me, confusion clouding her innocent eyes. “Mommy, is Daddy mad at me?”

I knelt before her, forcing a reassuring smile. “Honey, no one’s mad. Daddy’s just a little surprised, that’s all.”

But the truth was, I was surprised too, and a cold dread coiled in my stomach. What was this picture doing in Jim’s office? Who was this woman, and what connection did she have to my husband?

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A teary-eyed woman | Source: Unsplash

That night, after putting Lily to bed, I confronted Jim.

He sat by the window, his face etched with pain and longing. I sat beside him, my hand reaching for his, silently asking for an explanation.

He met my gaze, his eyes filled with a sadness that mirrored the knot of worry in my stomach.

“Mary, I’m so sorry,” he shakily began. “I should’ve told you about this a long time ago.”

My heart hammered in my chest. “About what, Jim?”

He took a deep breath. “Remember how I told you I was adopted?”

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A man beside a window | Source: Pexels

A memory surfaced. It had been years ago, during one of our first dates. Jim had confessed his past, his voice filled with a vulnerability that had drawn me to him even stronger.

“Yes,” I whispered, dread creeping into my voice. The picture of a happy family we’d been building together seemed to crack at the edges.

“Well,” his voice cracked slightly, “the day I found my new family was also the day I lost the only family I knew… my little sister, Jane.”

A gasp escaped my lips. “Oh, honey, I’m so sorry,” I murmured, pulling him into a hug. “How did she…?”

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A sad couple hugging each other | Source: Pexels

“She didn’t die,” he interrupted. “We were just… separated. I was adopted and taken to Chicago, thousands of miles away from her. She was only five years old. I never saw Jane after that.”

“Never saw her?” I echoed.

Jim pulled back slightly, his eyes filled with desperate hope. “That’s why this picture…” he trailed off, gesturing towards the framed photo in his grasp. “I think it’s my sister Jane. I found it on social media years ago, but I wasn’t sure if it was really her. She had a different last name.”

“So why didn’t you tell me?” I asked. The revelation felt like a betrayal, a secret compartment of his life I hadn’t been privy to.

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An upset woman | Source: Pexels

Jim reached for my hand, his fingers intertwining with mine. “I was scared,” he confessed. “Scared you wouldn’t understand, scared it would change things between us.”

My anger softened, replaced by a wave of understanding. “Oh, Jim,” I sighed, leaning into his touch. “The only thing that changes is that we get to find her together.”

A flicker of relief danced in his eyes. “Really?”

“Absolutely,” I confirmed, squeezing his hand. “We’ll go to the school tomorrow and meet Ms. Willis.”

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Woman holding man’s hand | Source: Pexels

The next afternoon, butterflies fluttered in my stomach as we pulled into the parking lot at Lily’s school. Jim, usually confident and charismatic, seemed a bundle of nerves, his hand tightening around mine into a white-knuckled grip.

“You okay?” I asked softly.

He took a deep breath. “Just a little anxious. What if it’s not her?”

“Then we keep searching,” I said with a determined smile. “But deep down, I have a feeling this is it.”

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A man looking up | Source: Pexels

We were ushered into the lobby, a sterile space filled with diplomas and framed awards. A few tense moments passed before a woman with kind eyes and a familiar dimple walked in.

“Ms. Willis, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are here to see you,” the receptionist announced, her eyes flickering between us with a hint of curiosity.

Jim’s breath hitched. He just stood there, staring at Ms. Willis. She, on the other hand, remained composed, a polite smile gracing her lips.

“Hello,” she greeted, her voice warm and welcoming. “How can I help you?”

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A woman entering a room | Source: Pexels

Jim cleared his throat, mustering every ounce of his courage as he broke the silence.

“I… I think you might be my sister.”

The smile on Ms. Willis’s face vanished and her brow furrowed in confusion. “Excuse me? What do you mean?”

Jim reached into his pocket and pulled out the framed photo. His hand trembled slightly as he offered it to her. “I found this picture a few years ago. I’ve been searching for my sister Jane ever since. We were separated when we were kids. You… you were adopted, right?”

Ms. Willis’s eyes widened as she stared at the photo. Her face flushed red, and her hands began to tremble. “Yes, I was adopted,” she whispered. “But… I never knew I had a brother.”

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Shocked woman covering her mouth | Source: Pexels

Tears welled up in Jim’s eyes. “We were separated when we were very young,” he explained. “I’ve been looking for you for so long. Even went back to the shelter, hoping to find you, but they told me you’d been adopted. I couldn’t find your adoptive parents’ address and…”

“Do you remember when and where you were born?” Jim asked, his gaze fixed on Ms. Willis, whose hands trembled slightly.

“May 20th, Greenfield,” she replied, her voice quivering. “The only thing I remember from my childhood is a raggedy teddy bear and my birth certificate.”

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Sad man staring ahead | Source: Unsplash

A choked sob escaped Jim’s lips. He looked at me, his eyes filled with tears, and then back at Ms. Willis. “That’s it! I was born a year before you, in the same place! It has to be you, Jane. You are my sister!”

He turned to me, his voice filled with relief and joy. “We found her, Mary! We found her!”

Tears streamed down my face as I watched the reunion unfold. Years of longing, unspoken words, and unanswered questions seemed to hang heavy in the air.

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A man crying | Source: Pexels

Finally, Ms. Willis broke the silence. “I can’t believe this!” she sobbed. “I always felt like something was missing all my life. But I never knew…”

Jim reached out and squeezed her hand. “I’ve missed you every day, Jane. I can’t believe I finally found you.”

They clung to each other, their tears speaking volumes of the years they’d spent apart. Even the receptionist, a stoic woman who’d witnessed countless schoolyard dramas, dabbed her eyes with a tissue.

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A man and woman holding hands | Source: Pexels

“Jim,” Ms. Willis sniffled, pulling back from the embrace and wiping the tears from her cheeks. “Thanks for not giving up on me.”

Jim’s eyes welled up with tears. “I promised myself I’d find you, Jane,” he choked out. “And here we are!”

He fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a worn photo. It showed two young children, a boy with a gap-toothed grin and a girl with a head full of messy curls, both clutching a well-loved teddy bear.

Ms. Willis’s breath hitched. Tears misted her eyes as she pointed at the little girl. “That’s me!” she whispered.

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A little girl holding a teddy bear | Source: Pexels

Jim nodded, a tear rolling down his cheek. “And that’s me,” he tearfully giggled. “We were inseparable back then.”

Silence fell again, heavy with unspoken memories. Finally, Ms. Willis took a deep breath. “This is incredible,” she said. “But I still can’t believe it. How did you find me?”

Jim explained his online search and the lucky chance encounter with the picture on social media. Ms. Willis, in turn, shared how she’d always felt a yearning for something more, a missing piece of her past.

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A sad woman looking down | Source: Pixabay

“I never knew about a brother,” she confided. “My adoptive parents never mentioned it.”

“Maybe they didn’t know themselves,” I offered gently. “Adoption records weren’t always kept meticulously back then.”

A thoughtful look crossed Ms. Willis’s face. “Maybe,” she conceded. “But this doesn’t change anything, does it?” She looked at Jim, a hopeful glint in her eyes.

Jim shook his head, a wide smile breaking through his tears. “No, Jane. This changes everything. For the better. We are not orphans anymore!”

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Man wiping his tears | Source: Pexels

They talked for a while longer, catching up on lost years. I learned that Ms. Willis was a teacher, married with two young children. Jim, meanwhile, filled her in on our life together and Lily.

The school bell rang, jolting us back to reality. Ms. Willis looked at her watch, her smile apologetic. “I have special classes, but…” she trailed off, her gaze flickering between Jim and me.

“We understand,” I said warmly. “But maybe we could all have lunch together sometime soon? We’d love to meet your family.”

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Woman looking at her watch | Source: Pexels

Ms. Willis’s eyes lit up. “That would be amazing! Let me give you my number.”

We exchanged contact information, the promise of future connections hanging in the air.

As we left the school, Lily was waiting for us by the car, bouncing on the balls of her feet. When she saw us approaching, she raced forward, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

“Did you see Ms. Willis, Mommy?” she chirped. “Is she nice?”

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A little girl running | Source: Pexels

I knelt before her, a smile gracing my lips. “She’s the nicest,” I assured her. “And guess what? Ms. Willis is actually your aunt Jane!”

Lily’s eyes widened in surprise. “My aunt?” she echoed.

“That’s right,” Jim confirmed, picking her up in a hug. “And you have two new little cousins too!”

Lily giggled, a look of pure delight spreading across her face. The prospect of a new aunt, cousins, and family gatherings filled her with childish excitement.

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A little girl smiling | Source: Pexels

As we drove home, the setting sun casting a warm glow on the road ahead, I glanced at Jim. His face, etched with years of longing, now held a newfound peace.

“Wow,” he sighed, a wide smile spreading across his face. “We actually found her!”

“We did!” I confirmed, returning his smile. “And she seems amazing.”

That very instant, I realized that our family, though a bit unconventional, had grown a little bigger. And with that growth came a promise of new adventures, shared laughter, and a love that transcended time and distance.

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A woman driving a car | Source: Unsplash

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Woman Receives a Luxurious Necklace by Mail, Only to Discover It Was Sent by Mistake — Story of the Day

Leslie’s life consisted of meticulous housework and unappreciated dedication to her fiancé, Peter. When a mistaken delivery of a beautiful necklace leads to the breakup of her engagement, Leslie sets out to clear her name and find her true love.

Leslie, a middle-aged woman with a knack for organization, begins her day as usual with heavy housework. Her mornings are filled with the comforting routine she has perfected over the years.

She carefully irons shirts, smoothing out every wrinkle with precision. She hangs them in the correct order, ensuring the colors are sorted just right. She holds a list of tasks and recommendations she wrote for herself in her left hand.

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Since childhood, Leslie has loved making lists. They helped her with homework, cleaning the house, and even organizing parties for friends.

This innocent habit has turned into a constant life hack for her, making her daily routine more manageable and satisfying.

After ironing, it’s time for cleaning. Leslie glances at her list and starts dusting it. She turns mundane chores into a game, finding joy in completing tasks in order and making them more enjoyable with each checkmark on the list.

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She hums a little tune as she dusts, vacuums, and tidies up the living room, transforming her chores into a pleasant activity.

Finally, Leslie’s favorite part of the day arrives: cooking. She joyfully finds one of her lists with a lasagna recipe, Peter’s favorite dish. She loves cooking for Peter, even though he rarely shows appreciation.

She starts by preparing the ingredients, humming a familiar tune. The smell of tomatoes, garlic, and cheese fills the kitchen, making her smile.

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Everything is almost ready when she suddenly hears the doorbell. “So early?” Leslie thinks to herself, checking the clock, as Peter usually comes home later. Wiping her hands on a kitchen towel, Leslie runs to the door and, opening it, sees a courier.

“This is Apartment 4421, right?” the courier asks hurriedly.

“Yes, yes, that’s correct. Who is it from?” Leslie inquires, curious about the unexpected delivery.

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“It’s not specified, miss…” the courier replies, glancing at his clipboard.

“Still Miss, but that will change soon,” Leslie adds with a small smile.

“Great…” the courier responds without much enthusiasm, handing over the package. As soon as Leslie takes it, he waves and quickly heads back to his car.

“Have a good evening, miss,” he calls out as he leaves.

Returning inside, Leslie opens the package and is shocked by what she sees.

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It’s a necklace with multicolored gemstones. She had never seen anything like it. “Peter? Could it really be my Peter?” Leslie thinks to herself.

Who else could it be if not her future husband? But this was so unlike him. Even the ring he gave Leslie was made of simple, cheap metal with a small stone. He never gave anything like this, and even giving flowers was a special occasion for him.

Finally, Leslie smiles broadly, puts on the necklace, and admires it in the mirror.

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She feels a rush of excitement and joy, something she hasn’t felt in a long time. However, her joy is short-lived. Suddenly, she smells something burning. “Darn! The lasagna!”

She rushes to save dinner but it’s too late; the food is burnt. She stares at the charred lasagna, feeling a pang of disappointment, but then glances at the necklace around her neck, and her smile returns, if only slightly.

The doorbell rings again, and this time it’s definitely Peter. Leslie rushes to the door, her heart pounding a bit faster. As soon as the door opens, Peter, a tall, stern man in a suit, steps inside.

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His face, set in a permanent scowl, immediately conveys his intolerance for mistakes. He coldly walks past his wife, handing her his jacket without a word of greeting.

“I’m home…” he mutters, his tone devoid of warmth.

“Welcome, dear! How was your day?” Leslie asks, trying to sound cheerful.

Leslie carefully hangs the jacket and follows Peter into the living room. She notices the tension in his shoulders and the hard line of his mouth.

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“As usual…” Peter replies gruffly. He suddenly stops, sniffing the air. “Wait, what’s that smell?”

Leslie feels a pang of anxiety. “Sorry, dear, I got distracted and…”

“The food, you burned the food!” Peter interrupts, his voice rising with anger. “How many times! I work all day like a horse, and at home, I find charcoal instead of dinner!”

“I got distracted by a gift, sorry…” Leslie tries to explain, her voice trembling.

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Peter, in a rage, turns and sees the necklace on Leslie’s neck. His eyes narrow, and he points at it aggressively as he approaches her.

“Where did you get that!?”

Leslie takes a step back, feeling the intensity of his anger. “What do you mean where, didn’t you give it to me?” she stammers, confused.

“Liar! I knew you had someone else. How foolish I’ve been! How long has this been going on?” Peter’s face contorts with fury.

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“Dear, you misunderstood. It must be a mistake. I’ll return the necklace immediately,” Leslie pleads, tears welling up in her eyes.

“Return it to whom!? Your lover? I can’t believe I wanted to build a family with someone like you,” Peter snarls. He takes off his ring and throws it on the floor with a clatter.

“Pack your things! Be gone by morning!” he shouts. After these words, he slams the door to his room, and the house falls silent. The echo of the door slam seems to reverberate through Leslie’s entire being.

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Leslie stands there, stunned. Everything happened so quickly that she felt as though her world had just crumbled.

Tears begin to stream from her eyes as the reality of the situation sinks in. She doesn’t even know what to do next. Wiping her tears, she goes upstairs, feeling numb.

She quickly packs her suitcase, knowing that arguing with Peter is pointless, but he will do as he pleases. Maybe when he cools down, he’ll forgive her, she thinks, clinging to a sliver of hope.

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Leslie places her belongings in the suitcase methodically, her mind a whirlwind of emotions.

She looks around the room that once felt like home but now feels foreign and cold. Each item she packs holds memories of the life she thought she was building with Peter.

With a heavy heart, she zips up the suitcase and sits on the bed, feeling the weight of uncertainty pressing down on her.

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To prove her innocence, Leslie decided to find the sender of the necklace to explain everything and hopefully get Peter’s forgiveness.

She looked around the house for the gift receipt, and after some searching, she found it tucked inside the packaging.

The address on the receipt was unfamiliar to her, but she was determined to clear her name. With a deep breath, she grabbed her purse and set out for the address.

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Upon arriving at the house, Leslie was amazed to see a huge mansion. The driveway was long and lined with tall, elegant trees.

She parked her car and walked up to the grand front door, feeling a mix of nervousness and determination. Gathering her courage, she knocked on the door.

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A butler opened it, his expression neutral but polite. His eyes flicked to the necklace around her neck, and without hesitation, he said, “Come in, Mr. Rodri is expecting you.”

Leslie was taken aback by his words. How could Mr. Rodri be expecting her? She followed the butler through the grand foyer, which was decorated with beautiful paintings and chandeliers that sparkled in the light.

She felt a bit out of place in her simple clothes, but she reminded herself of why she was there.

The butler led her to a large, elegant office. The walls were lined with bookshelves filled with volumes of all sizes.

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Behind a large mahogany desk sat Mr. Rodri, a distinguished-looking man with salt-and-pepper hair and kind eyes.

“Good afternoon,” Mr. Rodri greeted her warmly. “Please, have a seat.”

Leslie sat down, feeling slightly more at ease. “Excuse me, there’s been a misunderstanding. I received your necklace, but it was obviously sent to me by mistake,” she said quickly, wanting to explain the situation as soon as possible.

Mr. Rodri listened calmly, his expression thoughtful. “I apologize; it was indeed a mistake. You and my sister have the same address in different cities, and due to carelessness, the necklace was sent to you instead of her.”

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Leslie extended her hand with the necklace and handed it to Mr. Rodri. “It’s very kind of you to travel so far to return such a valuable item. You could have sold it or just kept it,” Mr. Rodri responded in surprise.

“That would be wrong,” Leslie said, shaking her head. “And there’s one more important thing. Because of this misunderstanding, my wedding was called off. My future husband is very jealous and didn’t believe it was a mistake…”

Mr. Rodri looked even more surprised. “Is it worth marrying someone who doesn’t trust you?” he asked gently.

Leslie looked down, her eyes filling with tears. She had been asking herself the same question but hadn’t dared to confront it. “I don’t know,” she whispered.

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Mr. Rodri seemed to consider this. “It’s already late. Why don’t you stay for dinner? We can discuss this more, and in the morning, we will go to your husband together to explain everything.”

Leslie hesitated. She didn’t want to be a burden, but the thought of facing Peter alone was daunting. “That’s very kind of you, Mr. Rodri. Thank you,” she said softly.

Mr. Rodri smiled. “Please, call me John. And it’s no trouble at all. You’ve had a long day. Let’s take care of this together.”

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At dinner, Leslie feels as she has never felt before for the first time everything is for her. Mr. Rodri personally prepared everything, and Leslie only had to enjoy the food.

She didn’t even notice how she started talking to Mr. Rodri, laughing sincerely. For the first time in many years, she felt relaxed.

She wasn’t afraid to say or do something wrong; she felt safe around Mr. Rodri.

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They drank wine and laughed at each other’s jokes until Leslie suddenly stopped herself as if forbidding herself to be happy.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Rodri. My fiancé is waiting for me at home. Maybe I should go to bed.”

Leslie got up from the table and was almost gone, but Mr. Rodri gently grabbed her hand and stopped her.

“I have to confess, Miss Leslie, what I told you about my sister wasn’t entirely true.”

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“You see, I’ve long suffered from loneliness, finding it very hard to meet someone who values me for more than my money. I sent that necklace randomly, losing hope of ever finding love, but it ended up with you.

“I understand this is difficult for you, but I would like to spend more time with you if you’re willing.”

“I… I would like to, but…” Leslie’s eyes filled with tears, and she ran to her room. She couldn’t understand her feelings. She did everything for Peter, and she wanted to return to Peter so he would forgive her.

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But around Mr. Rodri, she felt genuine, drawn to him. “This is wrong,” she told herself, closing her eyes in bed.

In the morning, Leslie and Mr. Rodri set off to see Peter. The car was filled with tension, a heavy silence hanging in the air.

“Sorry about last night, it was the wine…” Mr. Rodri said, breaking the silence. Leslie gently placed her hand on his.

“It’s okay, you have nothing to apologize for,” she reassured him, giving a small, comforting smile.

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When they arrived at Peter’s house, the tension only grew. Leslie took a deep breath as they walked to the door.

Inside, Peter looked up, his expression a mix of anger and sorrow. Together, Mr. Rodri and Leslie explained everything.

Mr. Rodri apologized sincerely before stepping back outside to give them space.

Peter turned to Leslie, his eyes softening. “I’m sorry, Leslie. I regretted my words the moment I said them. I miss you so much.”

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He took out Leslie’s ring, which she had left behind, and got down on one knee. “Please, let’s start over. Put the ring back on.”

Leslie looked at the ring, then at Peter. She couldn’t extend her hand. Her eyes filled with tears as she turned towards Rodri’s car. She watched him, ready to drive away forever.

“Everything is as you wanted, Leslie. What’s wrong? Why are you hesitating?” she asked herself. The sound of Rodri’s car engine starting snapped her out of her thoughts. At that moment, Leslie realized she didn’t want to go back to her old life.

“Sorry, Peter. Goodbye,” she said softly and ran back to Rodri’s car. This time, she was sure she had made the right choice.

She felt a sense of relief and newfound hope as she reached for the car door, knowing she was heading toward a future where she could truly be happy.

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