Sarah thought she had it all — a loving partner, a baby on the way, and dreams of a beautiful life together. She trusted Ethan completely, especially when he promised to take paternity leave so they could welcome their child as a team. But everything changed one day at the grocery store. A casual chat with Ethan’s boss’s wife revealed a shocking truth:
Ethan had been granted paternity leave. He had lied. He wasn’t being sent away for work — he had chosen to help his parents with house renovations instead, leaving Sarah to care for their newborn alone. Heartbroken and suspicious, Sarah checked Ethan’s phone and saw messages confirming it all. His parents encouraged him to take time off for their benefit,