Chapter 1
During the rafting trip, my daughter and I both fell into the water. My husband immediately jumped in and rescued our daughter first.
After we returned, I asked him for a divorce.
He looked at me in disbelief. “Just because I saved our daughter first?”
1 calmly handed him the divorce papers: “Yes, precisely because you saved our daughter first.”
Our daughter stood meekly to the side, her eyes instantly reddening as she knelt before me, pleading desperately until she fainted from grief.
I merely frowned at the sight, then kicked her aside in disgust.
Garrett roared în fury: “Vera Sinclair, how can there be such a heartless mother as you in this world?”
Watching him worriedly carry our daughter and rush to the hospital, I calmly called my lawyer.
“Harrison, Ive sent you the evidence for the divorce lawsuit–13 FULL PAGES.”
Five days later, Garrett called me,
His furious voice blasted through the phone:
“Vera! Paisley’s been in the hospital for days, and not only haven’t you bothered to visit, but you actually had the nerve to file for divorce?”
“Do you really think I can’t live without you?”
I remained silent, saying nothing.
When I didn’t respond for a long time, he took a deep breath and softened his tone.
“Vera, I know you’re just jealous because you love me so much.”
“But as parents, when our kid’s in danger, isn’t our first instinct to protect her?”
“Paisley’s having a complete mental breakdown right now. You need to get to the hospital and apologize to her properly. Make this right.”
I examined my nails lazily and replied with indifference.
“If she’s having mental problems, send her to a psych ward. I’m not a shrink.”
“Want me to give you the number for the mental health facility?”
He was speechless for a moment, then his trembling voice came through again.
“You’re insane.”
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Adopted a ‘Pure‘ 12–Year Old? Her Diary Is Rated R.
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Chapter 1
“Vera Sinclair, you’re absolutely insane. What kind of-”
I hung up before he could finish.
After touching up my makeup, I headed out to grab some food at that new Tex–Mex place I’d been dying to try.
Just as I reached the door, my mother called.
Her cold, harsh voice cut through:
“Instead of living your perfectly good life, what the hell are you trying to pull?”
“Get to the hospital right now, or I’m disowning you.”
Before I could say anything, she’d already hung up.
My mother–in–law texted me at the same time.
“Vera, honey, if Garrett did something wrong, just tell me. I’ll set him straight.”
“This is such a small thing. Is it really worth filing for divorce?”
“Have you forgotten all the sacrifices Garrett’s made for you over the years?”
“Paisley keeps asking for her mommy. She’s terrified you’re really going to leave.”
“We’re all at the hospital. Please come by so we can talk this through.”
My good mood was instantly ruined.
Fine.
Everyone wants me to come to the hospital.
Wouldn’t want to disappoint them.
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