My wife and I always dreamed of starting a family. We imagined the milestones—choosing a crib, tiny clothes, bedtime stories, and holding our newborn close, a little piece of both of us. When the day finally arrived, our hospital room was filled with laughter, nerves, and the love of family. But when our daughter was born, something unexpected happened that none of us were prepared for.
As the doctor handed her to us, my wife suddenly recoiled, eyes wide with disbelief. “That’s not my baby!” she cried, her voice trembling. “That can’t be my baby!”
The nurse gently reminded her, “She’s still attached to you.” But my wife was shaking her head, overwhelmed. “I never… I never slept with anyone of a different background,” she said, struggling to find the words. The room grew quiet, and our family slowly stepped out, unsure what to say.
I was ready to leave, feeling lost and confused, when my wife whispered, “But… she has your eyes.” I looked again. Our daughter’s skin was a beautiful, deep brown. Her tiny fists clenched tightly as she cried out, but her eyes—those bright green eyes—were unmistakably mine.
My wife broke down in tears, and the nurse quietly placed our daughter in a bassinet and left us alone to gather our thoughts.
“What’s happening?” I asked, voice soft and unsure.
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