After laying her husband to rest, Anya made up her mind to tackle the clutter in the shed—a place her husband always kept off-limits. She let out a SHRIEK when she laid eyes on IT

And that’s when he called. Don’t you dare call my wife, he yelled into the phone. I don’t know if we’re canceled, pregnant, or not.

What we had between us was a mistake. And I told you about it. Jenna, you child, even if it is mine, then already dropping the conversation.

He regretted his words a little. After all, he and Anna did not have children, and there was no chance either. But what should he do? Recognize Jenna’s child.

But then they would find out everything. He couldn’t hurt her that badly. That same night, he discreetly took his wife’s cell phone.

And drowned it in the lake. Let her think she’d lost it. And the next day, he bought her new ones with a new SIM card.

So he hoped that Jenna wouldn’t be able to get to Anna. It paid off. No one bothered Anna.

Jenna did not call him until nine months later to inform him that she had had the baby after all. I wasn’t allowed to abort, she explained and laughed into the phone. I still want a family and children in the future.

Let that puppy of yours suffer. I mean, let him suffer. I couldn’t believe my ears.

Michael, what did you do with the baby? Put it in a home. Just answered Jenna. Was he skinny? No, if it was healthy, I would have kept it.

You’d still be recognized as the father in court, and you’d be paying good child support. But you know, it’s not fun to throw your life away with a sick kid. So, adios.

What orphanage did you leave him in, gritting your teeth? Michael asked. Jenna didn’t answer him anything, just laughed back and hung up. Michael stayed up all night.

He thought about what he should do at that time. He equipped this office in the barn began to study gardening and thought, thought, how to be. Here he could quietly talk about everything to himself, to at least, talk it out.

And he began to write this diary. He described the past, thought about the future. He couldn’t share it with anyone else.

I was afraid of hurting Anna. It’s better not to talk to men in the village. Men are sometimes worse.

The most talkative women. In the end Michael still decided to search for the child left behind by Jenna. Yes, it was difficult, but small bribes at the city maternity hospital, and the guardianship department helped.

He found out where the boy was. He was already six months old at the time, and no one was in a hurry to adopt him. The whole thing was that the child had big heart problems.

At six months old, he had already undergone one surgery. Another one was required, but it was already paid and the money was exorbitant. Even if Michael had sold all his property, it would have been unlikely that he would have remitted the situation.

Meanwhile, he had genetic tests, found out the son was his. But what about before, he didn’t confess to Anna about the affair. And now he’s shocked her with a seriously ill son.

Michael decided to keep it quiet. He simply began to regularly transfer money for the treatment of his son in the very orphanage, and at the same time looked for ways to find money for the operation. Yes, things have gotten tough financially, and the household has to stay afloat.

And they must not guess that there is another expense item. So Michael worked and worked hard. But he made it through.

Only one day his heart couldn’t take it. Michael’s diary ended with these words something bad. My heart was so stamped today.

I can’t imagine that my Jack could have the same pain. I’m a grown man, and he’s just a baby. But it’s okay, I think I found a foundation that’s gonna help my boy.

And then I’ll find a way to convince Anna to take him in. Yeah, my wife won’t know it’s my son. Maybe I’ll admit it to her someday, but not now.

That was the end of the diary. Anna re-read the last sentence several times. Tears ran down her cheeks from behind Jenna’s page.

And yet he loved her, only her and that poor boy. God, how hard was it for Michael? Why didn’t he confess everything to her? Maybe together they could have figured out how to help the baby faster. Yes, it was a lover’s baby.

But it was also his son. Turns out, how much did Michael love her Anna? He kept quiet, kept silent, and agonized over his infidelity. And undermined his heart.

And now he’s gone. But somewhere there is a little boy with a bad heart too. Anna cried and realized more and more that she was not jealous of her husband for Jenna.

It was a mistake. An obsession, a hello from the past. For that matter, Michael, Michael, Anna whispered.

How could I? Why did you pity me? I’m strong. I could handle your betrayal, but you couldn’t live with it. But I promise you I won’t abandon our boy.

Yes. For Anna, somehow this unknown baby had already become her own. Even though he was born to someone else.

He’s the child of her lover. And she will definitely save the baby. At night she dreamed again that she was rocking the baby.

And now she knew it was a boy and his name was Jack. She could even see his face. Yes, the baby looked remarkably like Michael.

In the morning, Anna woke up still early in the morning. She washed her face, dressed quickly and got ready to go to town. As she was driving her car out on the deserted street, she was met by James in his SUV.

Where are you going? The manager of the office on the other side of the street was surprised. To town, James, to town. You can do it without me.

She answered and drove away, leaving the faithful assistant in complete bewilderment. It’s no use having a mistress like that. James sighed and went to the machine yard, where the mechanics were already gathering to go to the field.

She was already in town by lunchtime. From her husband’s diary, the woman knew which orphanage Jack was in. That’s where she headed.

The guard at the orphanage explained how to get to the manager Camille. You’re Michael’s wife, the principal asked incredulously. An older woman, when she introduced herself, why didn’t he come himself? I am his widow.

Anna said quietly. Oh my God! Camille splashed her hands. What’s the trouble? What happened? Anna explained this.

Apparently, it’s hereditary with Jack. Camille caught it. I don’t know if we should talk about everything.

I know that my late husband’s son is in that orphanage. I’m not the boy’s mother, but I’d like to help him. Can you tell me what needs to be done? Camille lowered her eyebrows and looked intently at Anna.

So you want to pay for a second operation? I know Michael was going to do it, but the amount is enormous. Did you find the money? Not yet. I don’t know all the details.

My husband hasn’t told me anything, but I want to finish what I started. The boy is innocent and shouldn’t suffer. Yes, you’re right.

I’ll tell you everything I know. Michael found a foundation, but they can only give a portion of the money for the boy’s treatment. Camille gave the details and the coordinates of the foundation, and then suddenly asked would you like to see the child? Anna confessed very much.

Only if it is not allowed at all. But I think, as an exception, you can. And soon he was standing by Jack’s crib.

The baby was asleep. The woman’s chest ached. Yes, the baby was like something out of her dreams.

Only now it was an ephemeral, made up, but real. The baby turned and opened his eyes for a hum and again a ringing in her chest. At Anna she saw Michael’s eyes to the baby approached the nanny, busy with the baby.

Anna headed for the exit. I will definitely find a way to help Jack. Anna said goodbye.

Camille stood looking after her for a long time. Did she think she was a saint or blessed? Her husband, it turns out, cheated on her, and she forgave everything, and was ready to save the child to her lover. I guess she loved her husband so much.

After the shelter, Anna stopped by her parents’ house. She didn’t hide anything and told them about Jack and the foundation. She also shared her thoughts that during the period of everything she will have to sell the farm.

And most importantly, after everything, she wants to adopt a boy. You’re an idiot. Mom’s up.

It’s not your child. You decided to sacrifice everything. What are you going to live on? A librarian’s salary.

You’ve already lost your place in the village, but you haven’t found one in the city yet. Weren’t you the one who urged me to go to the city after Michael died? That reminds me. Anna did.

But not with someone else’s child. This is Michael’s baby. A child born out of adultery and cheating on you.

Mom, I know he’s repented of everything. And you know my problems. And this child is from your lover, who will not help you in any way.

And how will you be alone with a child without a penny of money? After the sale of the farm is not quite without a penny. I’ll manage somehow. She’ll manage.

The mother got even more angry and called the father out of the room. Father, at least you tell me. The daughter says everything right.

The father called back. And a few seconds later he appeared in the kitchen. I liked Mike.

But he’s a pain in the ass, you know. It’s his Jenna that you don’t get jealous of. They despise them.

Anyway, daughter, do what you think is right. Your mother and I will support you. My mom gasped at that answer and shut up.

Everything was decided for her, and then she shrugged her shoulders. And maybe everything is right? Yes, the decision to adopt Jack came unexpectedly. She was surprised herself.

After all, until recently, she thought that she could not love a child who was not born to her. But seeing Jack in the orphanage so small and defenseless her heart trembled. No matter who gave birth to him.

And his mother will be given to him in care and care and love. From her parents, Anna went to Michael’s parents. Those were very surprised to see the former daughter-in-law on the doorstep.

And then fussed in the room, spent. They started to set the table. No need for anything.

Anna stopped them. I have a serious conversation with you. You knew Michael had a child.

How? Them founded, mother-in-law. I’ve never heard of it. And she told me about Jenna.

Michael’s parents listened. Then they admitted that their son had an affair before marriage. But they preferred to keep quiet about it, because the breakup was very painful for him.

For Michael. So this Jenna girl is back in his life. His father-in-law had collapsed.

What a cuckoo, wiping her tears, added the mother-in-law. And you, daughter, you’re a good girl for doing this. And thank you for telling me about your grandson.

We now have a sense to live on. We’ll save the boy together. You bet we will.

That day Anna stayed overnight, at her late husband’s parents’ house. And in the morning, we went to the hospital to learn all about Jack’s disease from the doctors. The doctor told us that the baby needed a new operation.

We had three months tops. That’s not what the doctor said. That’s before he’s actively crawling and walking.

After that, the strain on the heart will increase, and things could be very bad. But is it impossible to perform such an operation within the quota? Anna asked, although she knew the answer approximately. Yes, that’s what the doctor said.

There are quotas, but they are in the general coup, it just will not wait. Who are you? A relative of the patron’s boy. The doctor clarified.

You understand, I have no right to divulge information to a stranger. Not yet, but I hope it’s temporary. How so? The doctor frowned.

I want to adopt Jack. But you realize it will be a problem child. Maybe this expensive surgery won’t be the last.

I understand. From the hospital, Anna went to the very foundation she had hoped for. But there the woman was told that the sum was too large, and the coup ahead is huge, and all children need urgent help.

So she was at a complete loss. Anna returned to Mariana. It was already evening when she drove up to James’ house.

He had just arrived from the field. When he saw the new mistress, he frowned. Anna looked a little too tortured.

James, I guess I’ll have to sell the farm, she said with a sigh. Then she told the manager the story of Jack. James listened, shook his head at the difficult situation.

No, of course you can sell everything, and the farm with all its assets is worth a lot more. But you can’t do anything yet. It takes six months for you to come into the inheritance rights.

Yes, that’s right. It’s just slipped my mind. I don’t know what to do.

The woman’s completely confused. He’s Michael’s son. How can I leave him? He’s so little.

James wondered. If there was time, he could wait until late fall and then sell the crops to resellers for more money. But almost all of it.

What do we save for seeds? And how to feed the cattle in the winter? Let the whole dairy herd go under the knife. But how can you do that? And them? And this is definitely Michael’s child. Careful.

Asked him. That’s right. I found a genetic lab certificate in his files.

Oh, and he didn’t say a word. Yes, he surprised me too. Anna replied and took a sip.

What are you doing? James fatherly embraced Anna and stroked her shoulder. Don’t cry. It hurts from all this, Anna admitted.

I’m kind of spinning. Recognizing, worrying. It’s basically a child born as a result of my husband’s infidelity.

No, I’m not jealous. I’m just hurt. It’s okay.

It’s okay. Your soul will rest in peace. You’re doing the right thing by rushing to help the baby’s birth mother.

She must have been an asshole. She refused in the hospital. God will judge her.

Don’t you worry so much, girl. We’ll work something out together. Maybe we can save the farm.

James was right. Soon all the farmers in the area knew that the late Michael had a sick son. The men themselves organized a collection, involved their acquaintances, and those slowly, but the money began to collect.

Anna, who was torn all the time by trips to the city hospital, was tired beyond belief. She was grateful to the people helping the boy. But it was only a drop in the ocean.

Michael’s parents were not left out either. They even took a loan to help their grandson. But the money was still not enough.

And then one day Anna’s mother came to the village. Betty was initially skeptical, but seeing that her daughter could not be stopped, she had to get involved. She arrived at the end of September.

Anna had just gotten back. Laughing only where they finished drying Barley tired. She’d just poured herself some tea.

There was a knock at the door. Mom. Anna was surprised.

And immediately turned pale. Has something happened to Daddy? No, Daddy’s fine. Mom shook her head.

I want to help you. I’m sorry I didn’t accept the situation in the first place. You know, I’m a difficult person.

I wouldn’t forgive betrayal anyway. You’re different. I see you’re struggling with this little guy…