For 10 Days, My Husband Claimed to Be Sleeping in His Car — I Thought He Was Cheating, but the Reality Was Crazier

When Nella notices her husband, Eric, acting strangely, she follows him one night to find out where he goes. After several nights of this, she confronts him, only to discover a truth far darker than she expected.

Eric, her steady husband of 12 years, says he needs space, claiming it’s not about their relationship. But when he starts leaving every night to sleep in his car, Nella’s anxiety spikes, fearing he’s having an affair.

Finally, after a week of his strange behavior, Nella follows him to a park. There, she sees him sitting alone in his car, not with another woman, but with books and a recording device.

Eric reveals he’s been recording bedtime stories for their kids because he’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer. He didn’t want to burden Nella, but wanted to leave something for their children to remember him by.

Nella is devastated, but vows to face the future together. Over the next months, Eric spends precious time with the kids, making memories despite his illness. He eventually passes away, and Nella listens to his final recording for her, where he calls her his “fairytale” and assures her that she’ll keep their love alive.

Now, whenever the days feel heavy, Nella listens to Eric’s voice and finds the strength to smile again.