I had everything a man could ever want. A beautiful wife, two wonderful kids, and a cozy house on a quiet street. Life was good—perfect, even. My wife, Emily, had the kind of laugh that could light up a room. Our kids, Lily and James, were the most precious little souls. I remember taking Lily to her first day of school, watching James learn to ride his bike. Simple, mundane moments that filled my heart with a warmth I never knew I could feel. Years passed in what felt like a blissful blur. Family dinners, vacations, late-night talks with Emily after the kids went to bed—everything was so vivid. I could feel the warmth of her hand in mine, the…

I had everything a man could ever want. A beautiful wife, two wonderful kids, and a cozy house on a quiet street. Life was good—perfect, even. My wife, Emily, had the kind of laugh that could light up a room. Our kids, Lily and James, were the most precious little souls. I remember taking Lily to her first day of school, watching James learn to ride his bike. Simple, mundane moments that filled my heart with a warmth I never knew I could feel. Years passed in what felt like a blissful blur. Family dinners, vacations, late-night talks with Emily after the kids went to bed—everything was so vivid. I could feel the warmth of her hand in mine, the…

I had everything a man could ever want. A beautiful wife, two wonderful kids, and a cozy house on a quiet street. Life was good—perfect, even. My wife, Emily, had the kind of laugh that could light up a room. Our kids, Lily and James, were the most precious little souls. I remember taking Lily to her first day of school, watching James learn to ride his bike. Simple, mundane moments that filled my heart with a warmth I never knew I could feel. Years passed in what felt like a blissful blur. Family dinners, vacations, late-night talks with Emily after the kids went to bed—everything was so vivid. I could feel the warmth of her hand in mine, the…