Our Baby Plan Turned Into Cold Betrayal

Halfway through sex, my wife Cindy suddenly pulled away and grabbed a condom, telling me to put it on.

I was stunned. In our three years of marriage, we'd never used protection—we were trying for a baby.

She kissed my forehead, her voice gentle.

"You've been working overtime every day lately. You're exhausted. If I got pregnant now, you wouldn't have time to take care of me. Let's wait a bit longer."

I was so moved my eyes turned red.

After I finished showering and came out, I heard her on the balcony talking to her assistant on the phone.