Divorces are hard and in some cases, there is always one party who is bitter about it. In this case, Nancy was the bitter one when her husband, Tim, decided to file for divorce. Nancy was so angry that she made sure Tim would never see their son, Kevin.
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But on what would probably be the last time they would see each other for a long time, Tim unexpectedly gave Nancy an unexpected gift. When she sees what is inside, emotions immediately took over and she found herself in tears.
Meet Nancy
Nancy was just 28 years old when she and Tim ended their marriage. The past months were heavy on her mind as she and Tim went through the process of finalizing their divorce.
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Nancy met Tim when they were in high school. Tim was a grade higher than her so they did not really interact. But the chance came when Tim had to repeat a year because he had low grades.
The high school playboy
For Nancy, the attraction was immediate. She fell in love right away with Tim’s good looks and personality. But it took a while for Tim to notice Nancy. Tim was quite the playboy at that time and was not really eager to be committed.
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But Nancy was determined. She made sure she was always around and she made it clear that she was interested. It did not take long for Tim to see her. And when he asked her out, Nancy made sure that he would have the best date of his life.
Exclusively dating
Nancy’s determination paid off. After their date, Tim was no longer interested in other girls. They started dating exclusively and later, he was ready to be in a relationship with Nancy. Nancy was over the moon.
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But soon, doubts and worries filled her mind. Nancy was insecure. She started wondering how long can she keep Tim. Tim could have any girl that he wanted and she worried that he would go back to his playboy ways.
She wanted to get married
Nancy knew that she had to do something. The only way she could keep Tim forever is to marry him. And it had to happen soon – before Tim would lose interest in her. After all, this had happened before. Nancy had the habit of falling too hard.
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This made her aggressive and needy and most of her boyfriends ended up leaving her. Nancy wanted to make sure that Tim would not leave her too. She needed to push Tim into marrying her without overwhelming him. Nancy felt stuck as to how to proceed.
An idea
At that time, one of Nancy’s friends stopped going to school. It turned out that she got pregnant by a boy she was just dating. When the boy heard the news, he immediately promised to be around for her and the baby and they immediately became official.
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Nancy felt horrible for her friend but it also gave her an idea. If she also got pregnant with Tim, there was no way he would leave her. After all, nothing else could be more binding than having a child together. That was something you would have to live with for life.
The secret plan
So, Nancy decided to stop taking her birth control pills without letting Tim know. And just as predicted, Tim started to act distant. It felt like they no longer had anything in common and that the only time they spent together was in bed.
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Three months later, Nancy finally got her prayers answered. She was pregnant. Although excited that her planned work, she decided to keep it a secret for now. She knew that Tim could still push her to abort the baby this early in the pregnancy.
It was time
Nancy decided to wait as long as possible. It was not difficult to hide her pregnancy now that Tim was paying less attention to her. Nancy did not mind that Tim started to spend more time with his friends. She had a secret weapon to use.
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One day, Nancy got a call from her friend who spotted Tim at the mall flirting with another girl. Nancy knew that she better reveal her secret now before she loses Tim completely. Shen asked Tim to come over, saying it was an emergency.
Breaking the news
When Nancy told him she was pregnant, Tim could not believe it. He had always been careful and he knew Nancy was on the pill. Nancy made up a lie about going to the doctor who told her that there is a small chance of getting pregnant even with birth control.
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Tim did not take the news well. Before he could say anything else, Nancy told him that she discovered the pregnancy too late. They had no choice but to keep the baby. Tim sank down to the chair looking as if the world just ended.
A successful plan
Nancy gave him time to calm down but at the same time, she was nervous. Will her plan work? Tim’s reaction was everything she had been hoping for. Tim promised that he would do everything he could to be there for her and their baby.
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And true to his word, Tim made an effort to rekindle their relationship. At first, it seemed to work. They were inseparable once more. The good times were back. Nancy had a good pregnancy with Tim by her side.
Sealing the deal
When Kevin was born, Tim was in high spirits. The first time he held their son, all the second thoughts he had in his head disappeared. Looking into Kevin’s eyes was just pure bliss. Lost in the moment, Tim found himself proposing to Nancy right then and there.
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Tim and Nancy immediately had a small and simple ceremony the next week. Nancy did not want to wait until they had enough money for a proper wedding. She wanted to seal the marriage right away before Tim could change her mind.
Married life
With the help and support of their parents, Nancy and Tim were able to rent an apartment where they can start their married life. You would think Nancy is happy at this point – she already had everything she wanted.
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But living together in a small apartment turned out to stir up trouble for the lovebirds. They were starting to see how incompatible they are. Years passed and Nancy and Tim had frequent arguments and Tim starts pulling away again.
Her suspicions
Tim started spending more time at work. And when he was home, it was only to spend time with Kevin. Wondering if Tim has found someone else, Nancy decided to go through his phone while he was sleeping. Nancy found that he was texting a workmate often.
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Nancy woke Tim up and confronted him about the messages. At first, Tim went all defensive. He was furious that Nancy went through his phone without his permission. But Nancy did not let it sway her. She stood her ground and asked for an explanation.
The affair
Tim eventually confirmed her suspicions. He was having an affair with the new girl at work. He said he did not mean for it to happen. At first, he was being friendly but before he knew it, he was falling in love.
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Tim admitted he was thinking of leaving Nancy for a while now – even before the affair. But he just could not do it because of Kevin. Tim said Kevin meant everything to him and that at first, he was willing to stay in a loveless relationship just to be with his son.
The separation
But Tim realized that he can’t pretend any longer. Desperate, Nancy told him that she was willing to forgive him for the affair as long as he stayed with her and Kevin. But it seems that Tim has made up his mind.
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Nancy was mad. She threatened Tim that if he would leave her, he would regret it because he will never see Kevin again. Tim was in love with someone else and staying with Nancy was unhealthy. He wanted a divorce.
Custody battle
The next morning, Nancy looked for a lawyer and started to put her revenge plan into action. She intends to get full custody of their only son. Tim did not want to lose Kevin but Tim knew that fighting back would just make the whole process longer.
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It would be best for their son if they ended this quickly. So, Tim did not fight back. In the end, Nancy got full custody of Kevin and Tim was to pay a huge alimony every month. Tim did not resist and agreed to everything.
The price of revenge
Nancy won but her revenge had a price. Kevin was mad that his father would not be around anymore and that he would no longer see him. Although Tim was an awful husband, he was a great Dad and he always gave his all for Kevin.
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Even if it was Tim who had an affair and it was Tim who wanted to leave them, Kevin still took his side. Nancy did not see that coming and her relationship with her son suffered. Kevin was barely speaking to her.
One last weekend
When the paperwork was finalized, Nancy allowed Kevin and Tim to have one last weekend together. That evening, Nancy sat out on the porch waiting for Tim to return Kevin to her. When Tim’s car pulled up to the driveway, she could see Kevin had been crying.
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The sight of their last goodbye made Nancy’s heart break. When Kevin finally got out of the car, he walked past Nancy into the house without greeting her. Nancy was about to follow Kevin into the house when she heard Tim get out of his car.
The unexpected present
Without saying a word, Tim handed her a small present. Curious, she opened it right away. When Nancy realized what Tim had given her, a lot of pent-up emotions just came flooding out. Inside the box was a blank check made out to her, intended for Kevin’s education.
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Tim said that he knew he could never see Kevin again but he still wanted to be there for him. And this seemed to be the best way he could do so from a distance. Nancy immediately felt guilty. She could see how much Tim loved their son.
A change of heart
Nancy could not believe that she was depriving Kevin of his father’s love all for her own selfish reasons. Nancy instantly knew that she had to make things right. Tim turned to leave and Nancy called out to him. She told him that she would call her lawyer to change the verdict to shared custody.
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Tim had every right to be there for Kevin and she will not stand in the way. This made Tim incredibly happy. The chances of Nancy and Tim ending together were very slim. But the two spent the rest of their lives working hard to maintain a civil relationship for Kevin’s sake.