Greg and I struggled with infertility, and after years of silence, I suggested adopting a dog to fill the emptiness. At the shelter, I found Maggie, a frail senior dog with health issues. Despite Greg\u2019s objections, I brought her home, and he left me.<\/p>\n
As Maggie recovered, so did I. Six months later, I ran into Greg, who mocked me for choosing Maggie over him. But just then, I was joined by Mark, who was holding Maggie\u2019s leash. Maggie was thriving, and so was I.<\/p>\n
Later that day, Mark proposed to me at the park, with Maggie by our side, symbolizing our new beginning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"