Anna had always envisioned a life filled with love and joy when she married Matthew, who showered her with affection in the early days of their relationship. However, as time went on, their dreams for the future took an unexpected turn. Matthew’s desire for a son overshadowed the joy of raising their two daughters. Despite their attempts to conceive a boy, they welcomed three more daughters into the world. After the birth of their fifth little girl, Matthew’s frustration reached a boiling point, and he changed drastically.

His anger consumed him, leading him to file for divorce almost immediately. Strangely, he chose to remain in the same house as Anna and their daughters. He became indifferent, treating the family like a burden rather than a source of joy. Matthew adopted a lifestyle of a carefree bachelor, neglecting his parental responsibilities entirely. The tension in the household mounted, and Anna felt isolated, struggling to keep the family together amidst the chaos.

The breaking point came when Anna discovered that Matthew had brought another woman into their home. This betrayal was the last straw. Heartbroken and fed up, she packed her belongings and left, seeking a new life for herself and her daughters.

Years passed, and one day fate brought Anna face to face with Matthew. The encounter was jarring; the man she once knew had transformed dramatically. The sharp suit and polished demeanor that had once defined him were gone. In his place stood a man who appeared worn and defeated, a stark contrast to the successful executive he once was.

Anna was taken aback. It was difficult to reconcile the image of the man she had married with the person standing before her now. This moment reminded her of everything that had transpired—how love can wither under the weight of unfulfilled expectations and resentment, leaving only the remnants of what might have been.