When Vic arrived home from work, she found a stroller on her lawn, decorated with her favorite yellow lilies and a note from her husband, Arthur.
The message read: “I’m ready, Vic. Let’s start trying for a baby. I love you.”
Instead of joy, Vic felt dread. She had been keeping a painful secret: she couldn’t have children. Arthur had always said he didn’t want kids, so Vic never told him the truth. Now, with this surprise, she knew she had to come clean.
When Arthur called, excited to hear her reaction, Vic broke down in tears. Later, when he rushed home, she confessed everything. Arthur was stunned but immediately embraced her, assuring her that her worth wasn’t tied to having children.
He told her they could explore adoption or fostering if they wanted a family—or simply be happy as they were. Vic felt a wave of relief as they decided to face the future together, hand in hand.
The stroller became a symbol of hope, a reminder that love and honesty could overcome even the most difficult challenges.