WE ADOPTED A 4-YEAR-OLD GIRL… THEN MY WIFE SHOCKED ME WITH 5 WORDS I’LL NEVER FORGET

“It’s just so hard to keep this under wraps,” he continued. “I don’t want Marla to find out… not yet.”

I stood frozen, heart pounding.

Moments later, he walked into the kitchen, smiling easily. “Smells great in here.”

I forced a smile, but my mind was spinning.

That night, I couldn’t hold it in.

“Richard,” I said, my voice steadier than I felt, “I overheard you on the phone. You said Jennifer might tell me something. What are you hiding?”

He blinked, then rubbed his face with a sigh.

“Marla… I was hoping to keep it a surprise a little longer.”

“A surprise?” My stomach twisted.

“For Jennifer’s birthday. I’ve been planning something with my brother. I wanted it to be special for her.”

I stared at him, stunned.

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