Anthony couldn't contain his excitement as Alexa broke the news of her pregnancy. He felt like he had won the lottery. He held her in his arms and spun her around, planting kisses all over her face. Alexa smiled and laughed, happy to see him so joyful. But in the back of her mind, she knew that she had just told a lie.

Anthony's mind was racing with thoughts of how he would be a father, how he would raise his child, and how he would provide for his growing family. He felt like he was on top of the world. He was so happy that he didn't want to...