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Emily’s husband, John, had passed away unexpectedly, leaving her devastated. A week after the funeral, a small box arrived at her door with no return address.
Inside was a handwritten note from John: “If you’re reading this, it means I’m gone. But there’s something I need to tell you.”
Tears streamed down her face as she unfolded a set of documents tucked in the box. Among them was a photo of John standing with another woman… and a child.
The note continued, “I wanted to tell you, but I never found the courage. This is my daughter, Claire. Please take care of her.”
Emily’s world crumbled. She had no idea John had another family. But before she could process the betrayal, the doorbell rang.
Standing there was the woman from the photo, holding the hand of a little girl.