A new father unwilling to spend money raising his newborn twins demands that his wife give up one baby for adoption. When she refuses, he kicks her and the babies out. Five years later, he returns to her doorstep, begging for assistance.
It was a cold, rainy evening when Angie held her newborn twins tightly at a bus stop. “Where will we go? Please, Jesus, protect us through this harsh night,” she prayed, wiping tears from her babies’ faces. With no family left—her parents had passed years ago—she was completely alone.
Suddenly, she felt something creeping behind her and froze in fear. Mustering courage, she prepared to defend her babies. “It’s just a dog,” she sighed in relief.
Angie never imagined her life would turn upside down so quickly. She never expected her husband Jake—the man she trusted and loved—to throw her out with their newborn twins just a week after they were born.
Tears filled her eyes as she wished her late mother was there to guide her. “I should’ve listened to you, Mom, and not rushed into marriage with Jake,” she sobbed.
Angie met Jake after graduating five years earlier. He was charming and handsome, and she thought he was “the one.” They fell in love quickly, but their fairytale had no happy ending.
Their troubles began in the fourth year of marriage when Angie told Jake she was pregnant.
“But I just started my business,” Jake protested. “We agreed to wait. I’m not ready to be a father.”
Jake’s reluctance was clear—he wasn’t prepared for the responsibility. Angie was torn between his opposition and her dream of motherhood. What Jake didn’t know was Angie was expecting twins.
“I’m okay with one baby,” Jake said jokingly as Angie went for her ultrasound. “Don’t tell me it’s twins.”
But fate had other plans.
Angie returned pale and worried. “What did the doctor say?” Jake asked impatiently.
“Our babies are fine,” Angie answered softly.
“Babies?!” Jake exclaimed.
The ultrasound revealed two tiny lives inside her, and Jake’s frustration grew. He distanced himself, focusing only on making money, especially as her pregnancy advanced.
When Angie gave birth, Jake didn’t visit the hospital. Instead, he sent his maid and driver to bring Angie and the twins home days later.
He was cold and distant—he didn’t want to be involved.
Back at home, Jake gave Angie an ultimatum: keep one baby and stay, or leave with both.
At first, Angie thought he was joking, but when he dragged her suitcase into the living room, she knew he was serious.
“I’m not ready to raise two kids,” he said. “My business is booming, and I can only focus on one. You choose—keep one child or leave with both.”
Angie was devastated. “They are both our babies. How can you ask me to give up one?”
But Jake was stubborn. “I don’t want to waste my time or money on two kids. Decide wisely.”
With nowhere else to go, Angie packed her bags and left with the twins.
Years later, stranded at a bus stop with her daughters, Angie was offered help by a kind nun who took them to a convent for shelter.
Angie rebuilt her life—teaching, working part-time, and eventually opening her own café. Though it was tough without Jake, she never regretted leaving him and hoped he would realize his mistakes.
Five years later, Jake’s business had collapsed, and drowning in debt, he came to Angie asking for forgiveness and help.
Though hurt, Angie still loved him and agreed to help. She gave him a check but warned she wouldn’t repay the money quickly.
“I learned what greed can do the night you kicked me out,” Angie said. “But today, I learned forgiveness. Holding grudges won’t heal us. Everyone makes mistakes.”
Jake promised to fix his life and be a better father, hoping to reunite with Angie and their daughters.
What can we learn?
-
Never ignore those in need. The nun’s kindness gave Angie and her babies a lifeline on a dark night.
-
Forgiveness is a powerful gift. Despite all Jake’s wrongs, Angie chose to forgive and help him rebuild.