"Oh my God," she said.
And just like that, Thomas' whole world fell apart.
Sophie spoke first, her voice trembling with betrayal.
A distraught young woman standing outside | Source: Midjourney
A distraught young woman standing outside | Source: Midjourney
"You promised my mother a future. You told him you would marry him. And that you would always be there for us and the baby! And all the while... Did you lie? »
Thomas ignored her and turned to me.
"Laura, please. I never wanted to... »
I raised my hand.
"You are not allowed to speak."
I turned to Ryan, whose fists were clenched at his sides, and whose whole body was shaking.
I immediately softened.
"Baby," I whispered.
Her chest rose and fell quickly. Then he looked at his father, the man he had idolized for most of his life.
And his voice, broken and raw, has broken the silence.
An angry young man | Source: Midjourney
An angry young man | Source: Midjourney
"You died for me."
I turned back to Sophie's mother.
"I suggest you kick him out," I said simply. "Because from now on? It is your problem. »
Then, I turned to Thomas, meeting his panicked gaze.
An Angry Woman | Source: Midjourney
An Angry Woman | Source: Midjourney
"I'm going to ask for a divorce. And you'd better give back my grandfather's ring. I thought you were special enough to use it. But you're just a pathetic man. I hope this child will be more forgiving because your son is done with you. Just like me. »
He opened his mouth, perhaps to beg, perhaps to lie. I didn't care.
Because I was already walking away.
To my surprise, Sophie followed Ryan and me to the car.
