Cora Morales had planned a special Valentine\u2019s surprise for her husband, Eric. Their life had been tough\u2014married young with triplets, Eric worked while Cora stayed home. That evening, she lit candles, made heart-shaped cheesecake, and wrapped a small gift to show her love. But instead of joy, Eric greeted it with anger. \u201cYou wasted money on this?\u201d he snapped, calling her effort childish and her cooking terrible before throwing the gift aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crushed, Cora held back tears and told him they were out of diapers. She left to get some, telling Eric to watch the kids. Nearly an hour later, the doorbell rang. A police officer stood there. \u201cAre you Eric Morales?\u201d he asked. \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u2026 your wife was in a car accident. She didn\u2019t survive.\u201d Eric was stunned. At the morgue, he broke down beside her lifeless body, overwhelmed by regret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Back home, the decorations still glowed. The unopened gift lay where it had fallen. With trembling hands, Eric opened it. Inside were two plane tickets to Hawaii and a note. \u201cHappy Valentine\u2019s Day! I got a job to help you. Mrs. Nelson will watch the kids\u2014I planned a trip for us. You deserve it. I love you.\u201d Eric realized too late how much she had given, and how cruelly he\u2019d responded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He never remarried. Every Valentine\u2019s Day, Eric visits Cora\u2019s grave, bringing flowers and reading her note. He talks to her softly, wishing he had thanked her, held her, and simply said, \u201cI love you too.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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