My Wife Left Me And Our 5 Kids. 10 Years Later, She’s Stunned When She Finds Out I Did This

Discussing the news

That evening, I sat down with my eldest child, who had been acting as a second parent since their mother left. “I got offered a promotion today,”

I began, watching the teenager’s eyes widen. “It means more money, but also longer hours.” My eldest smiled faintly, a mix of pride and concern.

“We’ll manage, Dad,” they said, the words carrying a weight only someone who had matured too quickly would understand.