12/05/2025
We were both pregnant by my husband. My mother-in-law told: "Whoever has a son will stay." I immediately divorced him without thinking. After 7 months, my husband's entire family witnessed a sh0cking incident...When I first found out I was pregnant, I thought that would be the reason to save my long-term marriage.
But just a few weeks later, all that hope was shattered — I found out Marco, my husband, had another woman. And even more painful, it's pregnant too.
When the truth came out, instead of taking my side, Marco's family in Quezon City approached the mistress.
At a “family forum,” my mother-in-law Aling Corazon coldly said:
“There’s no need to fight. He who gives birth to a man will remain in the family. If it's a girl, just leave. ”
I feel like I've been poured on ice.
So this is how little a woman is to them — only measured by the gender of the child.
I looked at Marco, hoping he'd oppose, but he just bent over, not even looking at me.
That night, as I looked out the windows of their house I used to call "home," I knew it was over.
Even if I have a boy in my womb, I cannot promote a life filled with hate and discrimination.
The next morning, I went to city hall, picked up the legal separation paperwork, and signed it immediately.
Walking out of the building, I was crying — but there was a strange light in my chest.
Not because there is no more pain, but because I choose to be free for my child.
I left with nothing but everyday clothes, some baby stuff, and courage.
I worked in Cebu as a receptionist in a small clinic, and as my stomach grew, I learned to laugh again.
My mama and friends in the province, they have been my backbone.
The “Queen” of the House
Meanwhile, I heard Marco's mistress — Clarissa, a fluent-spoken woman and fond of luxury items — was brought to the house of the Dela Cruz's.
She was treated like a queen. Everything she wants, following.
Whenever there is a visitor, my mother-in-law is proud of her:
“This is the person that will give us the male heir of our business! ”
In my mind, I don't have to fight them anymore — only time will judge.
Seven Months After
I gave birth to my child in a public hospital in Cebu.
One healthy girl — small, but with eyes as bright as the morning.
As I held her, all the bitterness I've been through suddenly vanished.
I don’t care if it’s a boy or a girl — she’s alive, and that’s all that matters.
Several weeks later, I got the news from a former neighbor:
Clarissa finally gave birth.
Marco's whole family has been busy preparing — with balloons, banderitas, and a feast.
For them, the "heir has arrived.”
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