I Sent My Mother $1.5 Million Pesos Every Month to Care for My Wife After Childbirth — Then I Came Home Early and Found Her Eating Spoiled Rice With Fish Heads

1. The Unexpected Early Return

That afternoon, something unusual happened at the company where I worked.

The electricity suddenly went out, and after several attempts to restore the power, our manager decided to let everyone leave early.

It was barely eleven in the morning.

Most of my colleagues were happy about the unexpected break, but my first thought was about my wife, Hue, who had recently given birth to our baby.

She had been recovering at home, and I knew that the first weeks after childbirth could be exhausting.

My mother, who lived with us, had promised to take good care of her while I was at work.

I had also arranged a monthly payment of 1.5 million pesos for her to cover food, household expenses, and anything my wife might need during her recovery.

I believed everything was being handled properly.

That morning, I decided to surprise Hue by returning home earlier than usual.

I stopped at a supermarket and bought imported milk, fresh fruit, and a few things I thought she might enjoy.

I imagined her smiling when she saw me walk through the door.

I had no idea that the surprise waiting for me would change everything.