The Hidden Truth Later that night, when we came down to dine, my interrogation finally got out of hand. “Why didn’t you tell me you were let go?” I inquired in a tremulous voice.
He sighed deeply and looked at me with a remorseful but resolute expression. “I didn’t want you or the children to become scared. Losing my job hurt me, but I also viewed it as an opportunity.
I’ve been going to classes to become qualified for a new livelihood. As soon as I had anything concrete to offer, I planned to surprise everyone by breaking the wonderful news.
As the pieces began to come together, I had a feeling of relief. He wasn’t intentionally lying to me; rather, he was trying to protect us while paving the way for a brighter future. My anger faded and was replaced by gratitude for his love and devotion.
Developing a New Prospect Over the following two weeks, our communication improved significantly. We spoke candidly about his objectives,
