My son's new girlfriend confessed that she had known my husband for years.

"Single?" I repeated. "Yes, I'm sure he's good at pretending to be single. Or is he completely crazy about you?"

Tears welled up in her eyes.

"Oh my God," she said.

And suddenly, Thomas's whole world collapsed.

Sophie spoke first, her voice trembling with betrayal.

An angry young woman stands outside | Source: Midjourney

You promised my mother a future. You said you would marry her. And that you would always be there for us and the baby! All the time… Did you lie?

Thomas ignored him and turned towards me.

"Laura, please. I never wanted to…"

I raised my hand.

"They don't have the right to speak."

I turned to Ryan, who clenched his fists and trembled all over.

I softened immediately.

"Darling," I murmured.

His chest rose and fell rapidly. Then he looked at his father, the man he had adored for most of his life.

And her voice, broken and hoarse, pierced the silence.

Angry young man | Source: Midjourney

"You died for me."

I turned to Sophie's mother.

"I suggest you throw him out," I simply said. "Because from now on? Is that your problem?"

SO

I turned to Thomas and met his horrified gaze.