Man Abandoned His Wife After Having 17 Kids 20 Years Later, He Got The Shock of His Life!
When a man abandoned his loving wife and their 17 incredible children, they were all heartbroken. However, when he tried to come back into their lives after two decades’ absence, he got the shock of a lifetime.
For many people, a large family is a dream come true. But then, not everyone is cut out to be a parent, which brings us to a man named Daniel. He was a charming man who loved to have fun and engage in all kinds of flights of fancy. Daniel was a very spur-of-the-moment kind of guy, and that was undoubtedly one of the things that made him so attractive to a woman named Emily. She knew that he was a good man and a man who had a lot to offer in the world, but he wasn’t perfect.
You see, Daniel was not known for being responsible or committed. He would often go on nights out with his friends and not show back up for days on end. He would gamble his money away and be left with very little to live on until he was next paid. He would make extravagant purchases and do some say things that would normally require a little forethought first. But Emily knew that was the kind of man she had fallen in love with and wanted to marry, and she only hoped that he would change a little as their relationship developed. The two of them were a strange match, but their relationship worked.
When Daniel discovered that Emily was pregnant with their first child, he was over the moon. He threw himself into the preparations and started to concentrate more on his wife and soon-to-be baby. Emily was pleased to see that the man she loved was finally starting to mature in life and take some real responsibility. It was all that she had ever wanted. Their first child was born, and they became an idyllic family. Things were going perfectly, and both Daniel and Emily loved their child more than anything in the world.
Things were going so well that less than a year later, Emily became pregnant again, this time with twins. The family was really growing and would become even bigger over the course of two decades. As the years went by, Emily gave birth to 17 beautiful children, all loved and treasured by their mother. Daniel, on the other hand, started to find the responsibilities and challenges of fatherhood overwhelming. Having 17 children to look after was certainly a big task and one that only the strongest and most committed of people would be able to do. Unfortunately, that wasn’t Daniel.
As time went by, he felt more and more tied down by his growing family and the pressures of providing for each child. Daniel was feeling overwhelmed by everything. He wanted a large family, yes, but things had gotten out of hand. He wanted to live in the spur of the moment and have the freedom to do as he pleased. He had tried to curb those feelings ever since his first child was born, but they never truly went away. So he made a heartbreaking decision that would haunt him for the years to come.
Daniel abandoned his wife and 17 children, leaving them to fend for themselves. So without notice or fanfare, Daniel was gone. He gave no warning or indication that he was going to leave; he just disappeared one morning, and that was the last that anyone saw of him. Of course, this left Emily heartbroken and alone. She faced countless mountainous challenges as a single mother, but despite her heartbreak, she was determined to raise her children with love, guidance, and a strong work ethic. Without Daniel by her side, Emily was forced to take on multiple jobs to make ends meet and provide for the 17 children as they grew. She also tried to ensure her children received a good education.
The kids grew to understand the importance of unity and supporting one another like a tight-knit family. Wanting more for her children than she ever had in life, Emily encouraged each of them to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals in life. If they could dream it, then they could do it. She emphasized the importance of education and taught them that success wasn’t about being rich or having a big house or flashy cars but was all about happiness. As the children got older and started to mature, Emily’s bond with each of them grew and flourished. In turn, they felt determined to make their mother happy and proud.
As the years ticked on, the children did well at school, went to college and university, and began to forge their paths in life. The eldest went on to become a successful lawyer, advocating for those who needed help and assistance in life. The second child pursued a career in medicine and opened a clinic to serve the underprivileged and those in need with nowhere else to turn. Some of the children started businesses; others ventured into the arts, and a few even dedicated themselves to community service.
of them made Emily more proud than she could ever say. One of the children, Lucas, even opened a restaurant right there in their hometown, building it up to become one of the biggest and best businesses in the area. People from far and wide would flock to try out the culinary delights that were on offer. In fact, Lucas even gave his mother Emily a job there. She would greet customers and show them to a table. It was a lovely way for Lucas to show his appreciation for all his mother had done for him and his siblings.
Life was really good, and while the family had at one point struggled to get by, they were now well off, successful, and most importantly of all, happy. In contrast, though, Daniel had led a solitary and aimless life, regretting the choices he had made years ago. He had spent the years after leaving his family traveling around, partying, and doing all kinds of wild things. Did he have a good time? Sure.
But did it fulfill him and make him happy? Definitely not. In fact, he often wondered about his ex-wife and children, but stubbornness and his pride kept him from reaching out. But as time went by and two decades passed, Daniel couldn’t resist his curiosity anymore. He did some digging around on the internet and discovered the restaurant that Lucas had opened. Plucking up all of his courage, he made the journey to the restaurant and walked through the door, stopping dead in his tracks.
Emily stood there, a look of shock on her face too. It was early, and the restaurant was still empty, so Daniel managed to stutter out some words and asked if they would be able to talk. Begrudgingly, Emily led him to a booth where they both sat. She glared across the table at Daniel as he tried to explain why he did what he did, but Emily was having none of it. No amount of excuses could make up for the fact that he had abandoned her and her children when they needed him the most.
When Daniel had finished speaking, Emily took a long moment before she herself started to talk. She explained all that she had been through, about all that she had overcome, and about how well the children were all doing now. The hurt and resentment lingered, but her success and her children’s accomplishments showed that they had moved on without him. They had become a strong, independent family unit, finding their way in life and supporting each other wholeheartedly. They didn’t need Daniel; they never would.
Daniel was beyond shocked, and he felt a great sadness in the pit of his stomach. He realized that he had lost far more than he would ever truly know. He had lost the opportunity to be a father and a part of a remarkable family, to witness the growth and success of his 17 children. Emily admitted that she was glad to have seen him again as it brought her closure that she had needed for 20 years but instructed Daniel never to come near her or any of the children ever again.
Daniel stood up with tears in his eyes and walked out of the restaurant. From that day forward, he carried the weight of his choices on his shoulders like a constant reminder of all that he had lost. Part of him was glad that he knew his children were all right and doing well in life, but the thing that hurt most, the thing that would forever stab at his heart, was that they were happier without him.
So now it’s over to you. How would you have reacted if you were in Emily’s shoes? Would you have heard Daniel out? And if you were in Daniel’s position, would you have left in the first place? As always, we love to hear from you.
