Homem se divorcia da esposa após o nascimento da quinta filha e a encontra acidentalmente anos depois – História do dia

Matthew pediu o divórcio de Anne quando ela não conseguiu lhe dar um filho, mas ele ainda morava na casa deles. Um dia, ela conheceu Harry, um velho amigo da escola, e eventualmente percebeu o quanto ela era melhor sem Matthew. Anos depois, Anne acidentalmente encontrou seu ex-marido e não conseguiu reconhecê-lo.

“Meu Deus! Harry! É tão bom ver você!” Anne exclamou quando acidentalmente tropeçou em sua antiga amiga de escola na rua. Ela havia deixado suas cinco meninas com sua mãe, uma rara folga para ela, e queria tomar um café nas ruas de Seattle.

“Anne, é adorável ver você também! Ei, você gostaria de tomar um café e colocar o papo em dia?” Harry respondeu, e ela assentiu imediatamente. Eles foram até o café e conversaram até que Harry perguntou sobre a família dela.

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“Ah… esse é realmente um assunto difícil”, ela começou.

“Bem, criar cinco filhos não é fácil para ninguém”, comentou Harry, conhecendo um pouco dela pelas redes sociais e coisas do tipo.

“Matthew? O que você está fazendo aqui?” ela perguntou, olhando para o uniforme dele e para a bandeja de pretzels.

“Sim, claro. Isso é difícil. Mas é mais do que isso”, Anne continuou. “Matthew mudou depois do nascimento dos nossos gêmeos. Eles têm 9 anos e mal falam com o pai. Acho que eles têm medo dele.”

“Não entendo”, disse Harry.

“Matthew queria um menino, e nós esperávamos, mas tivemos duas lindas meninas em vez disso. É por isso que engravidamos várias vezes, mas continuamos tendo meninas. Depois que nossa quinta filha nasceu, Matthew se tornou outro homem. Ele pediu o divórcio, e eu não sei o que vou fazer”, Anne explicou sobre seu marido, sua mão enxugando o suor que se formava em sua testa.

“Uau. Isso é duro. Mas pense nisso, você estará melhor sem ele, certo? Quero dizer, se ele não tem falado com suas filhas mais velhas, então ele não pode ter sido o melhor pai para o resto. Você já as criou sozinha”, Harry encorajou. “E agora que estou em Seattle permanentemente, eu poderia ajudar. Você poderia se mudar para morar comigo.”

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O queixo de Anne caiu. Ela não esperava tal oferta de Harry, especialmente porque eles tinham acabado de se encontrar novamente depois de muitos anos. Mas ela sabia na escola que ele sempre teve uma grande queda por ela. Ainda assim, aquela oferta era muito generosa e gentil. Ela não podia aceitar. Ela mudou de assunto, e eles conversaram sobre sua vida bem-sucedida.

Enquanto isso, as coisas na casa dela pioraram ainda mais nas semanas seguintes. Eles estavam se divorciando, mas Matthew ainda morava com ela, agindo como se fosse solteiro, festejando, fazendo barulho em horas estranhas, acordando as meninas e sendo uma ameaça para elas.

Anne falava com Harry o tempo todo, e sua oferta ainda estava de pé. Mas quando Matthew decidiu levar uma garota para a casa conjugal, Anne estava farta. Ela ligou para Harry, fez as malas e saiu de casa com todas as garotas.

O divórcio deles ficou mais complicado quando ela levou Matthew ao tribunal para ter sua casa grande de volta. Apesar de ela morar na casa de Harry, seu futuro ex-marido não merecia ficar com sua casa grande. O juiz concedeu todos os seus pedidos com base no estilo de vida horrível de Matthew e deu a ela a custódia total sem questionar.

Eventualmente, ela e Harry se apaixonaram, e ele comprou uma casa ainda maior para a família. Quando ela e as meninas se mudaram para a casa dele, ela colocou a casa para alugar e parou de pensar em Matthew por muitos anos.

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Um ano depois de se casar com Harry, Anne teve seu filho, Alan, que era o menino mais lindo do mundo, e ele tinha cinco irmãs mais velhas adorando-o a todo momento. Anne não poderia estar mais feliz.

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Mais tempo passou, e um dia, ela pegou Alan na pré-escola e decidiu passar no shopping para comprar sapatos novos para ele. As meninas estavam ocupadas com suas atividades extracurriculares, então eram apenas mãe e filho.

Anne nunca imaginou que encontraria Matthew ali. Ele estava trabalhando na loja de pretzels, encarregado de distribuir amostras grátis no shopping, e Alan correu até ele pedindo algumas.

“Alan, não fuja de mim desse jeito”, ela disse a ele antes de ver de relance os olhos surpresos de Matthew.

“Ana?”

“Matthew? O que você está fazendo aqui?” ela perguntou, olhando para o uniforme dele e para a bandeja de pretzels. Não fazia sentido. Matthew trabalhava em um escritório como executivo. Ele ganhava uma quantia decente de dinheiro. Ele era obrigado a pagar toneladas de pensão alimentícia, mas ele nunca pagava, e Anne não se importava. Ela tinha mais do que o suficiente para suas meninas. Mas ele não seria capaz de pagar o que era exigido com um emprego de salário mínimo no shopping.

“Estou trabalhando aqui”, ele disse e olhou para o garoto segurando-a com uma mão e mastigando um pretzel com a outra. “Este é seu filho?”

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Apenas para fins ilustrativos | Fonte: Pexels

“Sim, este é Alan”, respondeu Anne, sentindo um orgulho intenso por ter um filho que não era dele. “Ele é filho de Harry.”

“Oh, prazer em conhecê-lo, Alan”, disse Matthew, olhando para baixo e dando ao garoto um olhar estranho. Claro, não foi culpa de Anne ter dado à luz meninas. O esperma determina o sexo, e todo mundo sabe disso. Mas Matthew decidiu culpá-la por anos e desistiu do casamento porque queria um menino, como se o gênero fosse importante.

Felizmente, as meninas agora tinham uma figura paterna de verdade, graças a Harry, que as amou profundamente desde o primeiro momento em que se conheceram. Elas não precisavam dele, e Anne nunca precisou vê-lo.

“Escute, Anne. Eu não queria perguntar isso agora. Eu queria te levar para tomar um café ou algo assim. Mas estou desesperado. Perdi tudo devido ao meu estilo de vida, e estava pensando se poderíamos vender nossa antiga casa”, Matthew perguntou, com a cabeça baixa de vergonha.

“Oh… bem, atualmente está sendo alugado. Mas vou pensar sobre isso”, disse Anne. “Temos que ir agora. Vou te ligar sobre a casa.”

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Ela agarrou a mão de Alan com força e se afastou do homem que não sabia o que tinha jogado fora. Mas ela seria a pessoa maior. Ela vendeu a casa e deu a ele metade do valor, embora legalmente ela pudesse ficar com tudo. Mas algo em seu intestino lhe disse para fazer a coisa certa.

Por fim, Matthew pediu para ver as meninas, mas nenhuma delas queria isso. As gêmeas eram adolescentes que passaram a odiá-lo, e o resto seguiu os passos das irmãs mais velhas. Matthew parou de perguntar sobre elas e parou de ligar depois de um tempo. Elas nunca mais o viram. Ele não era da família.

O que podemos aprender com essa história?

  • Família é mais do que apenas DNA. Matthew não queria ser pai de seus filhos, e Harry se levantou pelas meninas.
  • Você pode se arrepender de suas ações. Matthew perdeu tudo, incluindo seu emprego bem pago, e estava claro que ele se arrependeu do que fez, mas não conseguiu voltar atrás.

Compartilhe esta história com seus amigos. Pode alegrar o dia deles e inspirá-los.

Se você gostou desta história, talvez goste desta sobre uma mulher que adotou uma criança e descobriu algo chocante.

Este relato é inspirado na história do nosso leitor e escrito por um escritor profissional. Qualquer semelhança com nomes ou locais reais é mera coincidência. Todas as imagens são apenas para fins ilustrativos.

Our Disgusting Colleague Constantly Broke Hygienic & Etiquette Rules – We Found Way to Teach Her a Lesson

Just when Ashley thought her office life couldn’t get more chaotic, along comes Karen, turning every rule of workplace decorum on its head. With Karen’s disruptive behavior peaking, Ashley plans a birthday surprise that could mend fences or alter office dynamics forever.

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A woman sitting around table holding a tablet | Source: Unsplash

Hi everyone, I’m Ashley. I have a story about office life quirks that might sound familiar to many of you. So, buckle up, and don’t hesitate to chime in if you’ve ever found yourself in a similar situation.

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Three office workers chatting and laughing | Source: Unsplash

I work at an advertising firm—a place where no two days are the same. Some days crawl by, while others whiz past so fast you barely have time to catch your breath.

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A group of cheerful multi-ethnic colleagues having a party after work | Source: Pexels

Last-minute surprises? A regular feature. But despite the chaos, I genuinely enjoy what I do. I’m surrounded by awesome colleagues, and the workplace vibe is top-notch. Well, it was top-notch, until Karen came along.

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A woman in a red sweater leaning on a table while working | Source: Pexels

Now, I’m all for welcoming new faces. Newcomers stir things up, bring fresh ideas and skills, and generally pump new life into the team. But Karen… well, she’s a different story. It’s not that her work is bad, per se—it’s just that there’s a lot left to be desired, particularly in the ‘attitude’ department.

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Dirty glasses and plates by the sink | Source: Pexels

So, Karen was quite the character. She had this habit that drove all of us up the wall. Every day after lunch, while the rest of us made sure to clean up our dishes and keep the kitchen tidy, Karen would just leave hers in the sink. Not a care in the world, just her dirty plates piling up.

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A female office worker relaxing with her feet on the table | Source: Pexels

And if that weren’t enough to test our patience, her favorite pastime during work hours was napping. But not just any napping. Picture this: Karen, sprawled out in her office chair, legs thrown up on the table, shoes marking the surface with all kinds of dirt. It was a sight.

The snoring was the worst part! It was like having a freight train running through the room. Every. Single. Day.

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An indoor swimming pool | Source: Pexels

But it gets worse. Once a week, we would head to the pool for a relaxing break from the daily grind. Except Karen decided it was the perfect place to… file her feet. Right there in the shower area while we were all around. Gross, right? Super disgusting.

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A woman filing her feet | Source: freepik

Then, there was the lunch incident. Imagine sitting at a restaurant, trying to enjoy your meal, and there’s Karen, at the same table, flossing her teeth. Not discreetly, but openly.

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Two women having lunch outdoors | Source: Pexels

One time, a piece of whatever she had for breakfast shot out and landed smack on my friend’s and my face. We were mortified. That was it. The absolute last straw.

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A woman holding a dental floss | Source: freepik

My friend, I, and nearly all our colleagues were fed up. So, we came up with a plan. Karen’s birthday was coming up, and we figured it was the perfect opportunity to clue her in on her less-than-charming habits. It was high time for a lesson, and we were just the folks to deliver it.

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A group of people talking and looking at a laptop | Source: Pexels

So Karen’s birthday rolls around, and we decide to go all out. The whole department comes together, balloons floating everywhere, a big cake sitting proudly on the table, and of course, a special present just for her.

She walks in, sees the setup, and her face lights up. “Oh, guys, you shouldn’t have…” she exclaims, genuinely surprised.

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Happy young women holding stacked presents | Source: Pexels

As she begins to unwrap her gift, we all gather around, watching eagerly. The moment she pulls off the last piece of wrapping paper, her expression changes dramatically.

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A woman looking at a white paper in her hands | Source: Pexels

There, in her hands, is a huge poster framed beautifully but the content? Not so beautiful for her. It’s a list of etiquette and hygiene rules we all felt she desperately needed to follow.

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A woman unwrapping her birthday gift | Source: Pexels

Her face turned a deep shade of purple as she read the list aloud: ‘Wash your dirty dishes, no sleeping in the office, stop the loud snoring, and please, for the love of God, stop filing your feet in the pool shower area and flossing your teeth at meals.’

The room fell silent for a moment, everyone holding their breath. But we didn’t stop there.

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A fondant cake on a stand | Source: Unsplash

We made sure these new ‘rules to live by’ were impossible to miss. Each rule was also plastered on the cake and written on each balloon floating around the room. We wanted to make sure our sweet Karen wouldn’t forget them anytime soon.

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A shocked woman covering her eyes with one hand | Source: Pexels

The mix of shock and realization on Karen’s face said it all. This birthday, she got a gift that would keep on giving—hopefully, a nudge towards better office etiquette.

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Balloons beside a white wall | Source: Pexels

Now, before you jump to conclusions about why we took such a drastic measure when we could have just had a simple chat with Karen—trust me, we tried.

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Work colleagues having a conversation | Source: Pexels

And not just a casual mention; we really sat down with her and laid it all out, super politely. We told her how her habits were affecting the office atmosphere.

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A woman sitting alone next to a birthday cake and presents | Source: Pexels

She nodded, promised to be more considerate, and everything seemed like it was going to be okay. But, alas, nothing changed. It was as if our conversation never happened. So yeah, we went with the drastic step.

Why her birthday, you ask? Well, it’s not a day one easily forgets, right? And we figured it would make the message stick.

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Photographs lying beside a birthday cake | Source: Pexels

Plus, we made sure to document the whole thing. Pictures, videos—the works. These weren’t just for laughs; they served as a kind of proof, something to remind Karen of her promise in case she slipped back into old habits.

After unveiling the gift, there was a tense moment. Karen was visibly upset, a mix of anger and embarrassment coloring her features.

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A brown-haired woman with confetti in her hair | Source: Pexels

She wasn’t expecting to be ambushed with a ‘hygiene intervention’ in front of everyone on her special day. Honestly, it took her a moment, but once the initial shock wore off, she agreed—again—to follow the rules we’d laid out.

This time, though, there was a serious undertone to her agreement. Maybe the public nature of the intervention made the difference.

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Office workers doing a high five | Source: Pexels

What about you? Have you ever dealt with a ‘Karen’ at your workplace? How would you have handled the situation? Would you have done the intervention differently, maybe more privately, or not at all? Drop your thoughts and let’s chat about the wild world of office dynamics. I’m all ears!

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A woman enjoying a drink while working on her laptop | Source: Pexels

Take a look at another interesting story below:

I Served a Woman Who Mocked Me throughout High School & Finally Got My Revenge after 20 Years

Under the soft glow of the evening lights, the restaurant buzzed with the cheerful din of a successful night. Yet, as I moved between the tables, careful not to bump into any sharp table corners, a familiar and unwelcome face caught my eye—Karen.

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An interior of a restaurant | Source: Pexels

She hadn’t changed at all. Even after 20 years, the same haughty expression adorned her face, a look that had tormented me throughout my school years with her cruel taunts about my lisping and stuttering.

Suddenly, I was taken back to high school where my lisp was at its worst, making me second guess speaking.

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An angry woman with folded arms | Source: Pexels

School speeches were the worst part of my entire schooling life, where girls like Karen would begin laughing from behind their hands and end up hanging off their chairs, tears streaming down their faces.

I would escape to the library and spend every free moment there, just to escape the taunts.

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Teenagers taking a selfie | Source: Pexels

I remember the one incident where I was clutching my books tightly to my chest, trying to make myself smaller, trying to blend into the gray of the lockers as Karen navigated the sea of students, in her impossibly high heels.

I could feel Karen’s gaze like a spotlight, singling me out from the crowd.

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A row of gray lockers | Source: Pexels

“There’s Lisp-Lily, boys!” Karen’s voice boomed, drawing a circle of laughter around me.

“Give us a smile and a speech, Lily,” she said. “Show us that stellar s-s-stutter,” she mocked, her words stretching out with malicious exaggeration.

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A girl sitting on a chair | Source: Pexels

I remember wanting to cry myself to sleep that night. I sat in the kitchen with my brother, Alex, and I told him all about the events of the day and how Karen had lost it.

“You should give it back to her, Lily,” my brother said, spooning ice cream into a bowl for me.

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Two bowls of ice cream | Source: Pexels

“If I could, I would,” I said. “But the moment I open my mouth, you know what happens.”

My brother went off on a tangent about how I should never allow anyone to make me feel less than myself.

“You’ve got to stand up for yourself,” he said.

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A smiling young man | Source: Pexels

And I did. In my own way.

Click here to find out what happened next.

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