“This is Rachel, your dad’s mistress.”

To Rachel’s surprise, the children showed no shock or hostility. Instead, Andrea got straight to the point. “I know all about my husband’s affairs,” she admitted.

“I’ve learned to ignore them—until now. Your situation is different because you’re having a child, and that changes everything.”

Then came Andrea’s unexpected offer. She revealed that she and Kevin had already divorced three months ago—something Rachel hadn’t known.

Despite the circumstances, she wanted her children to build a relationship with their future sibling. She even encouraged Rachel to consider this opportunity carefully before making any decisions.

Rachel struggled to process everything. She couldn’t believe Andrea’s kindness. If she were in Andrea’s place, she doubted she would have reacted the same way. And what about the children? Would they really want anything to do with her baby?

But then Sarah spoke. “I already love my future sibling,” she said, expressing excitement about being a big sister. Olaf shared the same enthusiasm. Rachel was taken aback—she had expected anger, not warmth.

As she left the meeting, Rachel felt torn. She had yet to tell Kevin about any of this. She had believed she was stepping into a new life with him, only to find out he was already divorced.

Now, with Andrea and the children’s unexpected kindness, she was more confused than ever. She didn’t know what to do next or how to move forward in her relationship with Kevin.