‘Sorry Mom, I Couldn’t Leave Them,’ My 16-Year-Old Son Said When He Brought Newborn Twins Home

“Don’t start. I didn’t ask for this. She told me she was on birth control. This whole thing is a disaster.”

“They’re your children!”

“They’re a mistake,” he said coldly. “Look, I’ll sign whatever papers you need. If you want to take them, fine. But don’t expect me to be involved.”

I hung up before I said something I’d regret.

An hour later, Derek showed up at the hospital with his lawyer. He signed temporary guardianship papers without even asking to see the babies. He looked at me once, shrugged, and said, “They’re not my burden anymore.”

Then he walked away.