My Husband Promised to Take Care of the Baby If I Had One—But After I Gave Birth, He Told Me to Quit My Job

“Well, you can’t be both. Not really. Come on, babe.

Where have you ever seen a dad stay home while the mom works? That’s not how the world works.”

Something inside me went very still and very cold.

“Fine,” I said.

The next morning, I made coffee, set the twins in their bouncers, and took a deep breath.

Nick was halfway through his toast when I spoke.

“Okay. I’ll consider quitting.”

His head snapped up, eyes brightening.

“Really?”

“On one condition.”

His expression shifted slightly. Wary now. “What condition?”

I folded my arms and met his eyes dead-on.

“If you want me to quit my job and stay home full-time, you’ll need to earn what I make. Enough to cover everything… the mortgage, utilities, groceries, insurance, and childcare for when I need a break. All of it.”

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