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

Angry Woman | Source: Midjourney

"I'm filing for divorce. And you'd better give me back my grandfather's ring. I thought you were special enough to use it. But you're just a pathetic person. I hope this child will be more understanding, because your son is done with you. Just like me."

He opened his mouth, perhaps he was pleading, perhaps he was lying. I laughed at him.

Because I had already left.

To my great surprise, Sophie followed Ryan and me to the car.

Ring in a ring box | Source: Midjourney

"Please," she said. "Let me come for a few hours until they sort this out... If they argue, it could escalate into a fight."

"Come on, darling," I said. "I'm waiting for dessert."

She smiled sadly and got into the car.

When we got home, the three of us sat in silence.