My 14-year-old daughter found a pacifier in my husband’s briefcase – the terrible truth almost destroyed me.

“You know what, darling?” I replied, bewildered.

She showed me a baby pacifier and exclaimed, “I’m going to be a big sister!”

Her words hit me like a ton of bricks. Since Laura’s birth, it’s been impossible for us to have any more children. The pacifier in Henry’s briefcase, which Laura had found there earlier that day, filled me with confusion and worry.

The evening drew to a close, and my thoughts were consumed by unanswered questions and anxieties. I knew I couldn’t just let it go. The next morning, after Henry had left for work, I tiptoed into his study. My hands trembled slightly as I placed the pacifier exactly where Laura had found it.

I was determined to uncover the truth behind this unsettling discovery without upsetting Henry. Something was wrong, and I had to find out what it was, not only for my own peace of mind but also for the sake of our family.

As the morning sun barely rose, I followed Henry’s car from a distance. My heart pounded with fear and determination as I watched him drive. He usually drove straight to his office downtown. But today he was taking a different route. My grip on the steering wheel tightened as his car turned into an unfamiliar part of the city.

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