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Today is Adrian’s birthday. You spent hours baking his favorite cake, carefully wrapping the expensive watch you bought for him. Even though he’s away on business, you want to surprise him when he returns.

But fate has other plans.

As you leave the supermarket, a familiar car catches your eye—parked outside a fancy restaurant. Adrian’s car.

Heart pounding, you step inside. And then your world shatters.

There he is, smiling as he cradles a baby—a boy barely a year old. Beside him, a stunning woman leans in, laughing softly. But the real stab to your heart? Your parents. Your best friend, Lisa. They’re all there, celebrating his birthday.

Without you.

The shopping bag slips from your grasp, hitting the floor with a loud thud. The restaurant falls silent. Adrian turns, his face calm, unreadable.

“I suppose there’s no need for an explanation,” he says casually. “This is Vanessa. My new wife.”

Your breath catches. “We’ve been married five years, Adrian… I thought I was enough.”

Your mother sighs. “Darling, just accept it. What’s done is done.”

Lisa chimes in, “At least he’s still providing for you. That’s enough, right?”

Vanessa offers a pitying smile. “Adrian wanted a child. But I heard… you can’t give him one. So, I stepped in.”

Tears sting your eyes. But before you can speak, your father delivers the final blow.

“This is for the best. Adrian needs an heir. I give them my blessing.”

Silence. Betrayal suffocates you.

Happy birthday, Adrian.

And just like that, everything you knew is gone.

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This keeps the intensity while making it more direct. Let me know if you want any changes!