The Day After Our Baby Was Born, My Husband Asked To Speak To Me Alone. What He Said Left Me Frozen

The day after I gave birth was supposed to be full of joy. Instead, my husband, with everyone still celebrating in the living room, pulled me aside. He had a serious look in his eyes that made my heart race. I thought I knew him well, but I was wrong. Right there, in that hushed hospital room, he spoke words I never expected to hear. What he revealed left me stunned, and suddenly, everything seemed uncertain. 

We left the hospital with our little bundle of joy, Ethan, snugly secured in his car seat. Driving home, I glanced over at Jake, who was unusually quiet. 'Is everything okay?' I asked. Jake nodded, giving me a faint smile, but something felt off. I pushed the thought away, focusing instead on the soft coos coming from the backseat, hoping that this unease would pass.