What news surprised you because it gave you relief when you expected pain?

Like when a person is on the run from the law and they are relieved when they are finally caught. Or like when a close relative dies and you feel relief instead of overwhelming grief. Or like when someone breaks up with you and you feel relief instead of hurt.

Have there been any moments in your life when your feelings surprised you because they weren’t what you expected? What happened? What feeling did you expect? Why do you think you got relief instead? If this hasn’t happened to you, but has happened to someone you know, please share that story as well.