Coming back from the army, the guy kicked out his unfaithful wife and their illegitimate child. And getting rid of her things, he was dumbfounded by such a find…

He told everything. Just as you wanted. John stared puzzled at Annie and Chris peeked into the ward.

Hi, Old John. Oh, sorry, Dad. The guy smiled joyfully, and unbidden tears streamed down John’s cheeks.

Lord! How to comprehend all that happened and not go mad? Is this even possible?

And a month later, John proudly walked through town arm in arm with Annie. No, rumors didn’t lessen. But now they didn’t touch him at all.

Beside him was his beloved woman and equally beloved son. And the rest he couldn’t care less about from a high bell tower. He got his life back and others’ gossip meant nothing.

Yes, they didn’t have a new wedding. Over the long years, they never bothered with divorce. And good thing too.

Fewer gossips that way.