07/29/2025
A truck driver saves a pregnant woman — but he’s shocked whe… See more
A Truck Driver Saves a Pregnant Woman — But Is Shocked to Discover Where She Lives
Julien’s truck crawled slowly along an icy road, as snow and gusts of wind battered the windshield. The highway seemed frozen in time, almost deserted. Inside, the atmosphere was warm. Julien smiled at the photo of Élodie, his wife, hanging from the rearview mirror. Christmas was near, and he was counting the days until he could hold her in his arms again.
He had been crossing the country for nearly two months, but that night, he was coming home with a precious gift. He opened the glove box, gazed for a moment at the case holding the gold necklace he had chosen for her, and smiled tenderly. Then he pressed the accelerator, eager to arrive.
Once his truck was parked near the truck stop, Julien continued the rest of the way on foot. The streets he knew so well were decorated with garlands and mistletoe. People smiled, shop windows sparkled—the holiday spirit was everywhere.
Arriving in front of his building, he rang the bell several times, then hid behind the wall, ready to surprise her.
But no one answered.
A strange feeling came over him. Julien searched his pockets, found his keys, and entered.
— “Hello? Élodie? It’s me! Surprise, my love!” he called out joyfully.
Nothing. The silence hit him like a punch to the heart.
Dust had settled over the furniture, a sign that no one had returned in days. A chill of worry ran through him. He rushed to the landline phone and found a folded, handwritten note.
“I’m sorry it didn’t work out. I realized I deserved better. I met someone else. I’m happy now. I hope you can be too. Goodbye.”
Julien read the word “goodbye” aloud, over and over. Then, overwhelmed, he crumpled the note and threw it against the wall. The shock was brutal. A vast emptiness opened beneath his feet.
In the days that followed, he fell apart. Alcohol replaced meals. Memories blurred. At times, he thought he saw Élodie smiling at him through