On Valentine’s Day, Cora Morales put her heart into a special evening for her husband, Eric. She dressed in a red gown from their early days together, baked his favorite dessert, and prepared a surprise dinner at home. Alongside the meal, she left a wrapped gift and a handwritten note. But when Eric returned from work, his mood was sour. He criticized the decorations, the food, and even threw the gift aside, overwhelmed by work stress and financial worries.
Frustrated and hurt, Cora left to buy diapers for their triplets after Eric continued arguing. Hours passed, and she didn’t return. Just as Eric was about to call her, a police officer arrived at their door with devastating news: Cora had been involved in a fatal car accident on her way to the store. Shocked and grief-stricken, Eric realized too late how deeply he had misunderstood and mistreated the woman who had been trying her best.
After the funeral, Eric found the unopened gift and finally read the note inside. It revealed that Cora had just been hired for a new job, hoping to ease their financial burden, and had saved up to buy plane tickets for a surprise getaway to Hawaii—just the two of them. She had even arranged childcare with a neighbor to make it all possible. Eric was overcome with emotion, knowing her loving gesture had gone unseen in the moment it mattered most.
From that day forward, Eric’s life changed. He devoted himself to raising their children and honoring Cora’s memory. Each Valentine’s Day, he visits her grave, reflecting on the gift he failed to appreciate and the love he now carries in her absence. The story is a gentle reminder to speak with kindness, cherish small gestures, and never let stress cloud the love we’re lucky to receive.