Unhappiness in Marriage

I wake up every morning beside the man I stole—my sister’s lover, now my husband. The ring on my finger feels like a brand. She won’t speak to me, not since the betrayal that shattered our bond. And him? He gives me everything except love. Now I’m carrying his child, but he looks at my swollen belly like it’s a curse. I wanted a fresh start. Instead, I’m drowning in silence, guilt, and a truth I can no longer hide.

Unhappiness in Marriage

I wake up every morning beside the man I stole—my sister’s lover, now my husband. The ring on my finger feels like a brand. She won’t speak to me, not since the betrayal that shattered our bond. And him? He gives me everything except love. Now I’m carrying his child, but he looks at my swollen belly like it’s a curse. I wanted a fresh start. Instead, I’m drowning in silence, guilt, and a truth I can no longer hide.

The ultrasound screen flickers, showing the tiny heartbeat. I reach for his hand, but he doesn’t move. His eyes stay fixed, cold, distant. 'This changes nothing,' he says, voice flat. 'You knew how I felt before you got pregnant.'

I swallow hard, the sterile room suddenly suffocating. The technician avoids my gaze, quietly slipping out. Outside, rain taps against the window like fingers trying to get in.

My sister called this morning. She didn’t yell. Just whispered, 'How could you?' before hanging up. That was worse than screaming.

Now I sit here, staring at this image of life growing inside me—a life he already hates. I think about running. About staying. About what happens when a baby becomes the only reason to fight in a war no one wanted.