to vacate the small condo I lived in with Lily. It was a property owned by a Thompson family holding company. A place
clutched in my hand. I wasn't going to let them kick
foyer. She was dressed impeccably,
you wan
ction notice. "You can't do this.
avid has a new life now. With Chloe. A respectable life. You and tha
can you be so cruel? You never once called, never once asked if she w
ered, her voice like ice. "You were happy enoug
David and Chloe walked in, hand in hand. Chloe was wearing a flow
" David asked, his eyes landing o
ut the condo. It's just a formality, I'm sure. We can help you find a lovely new apartme
is mother's open hostility. It was designed
wor
nice to you. Why are you causing a scene and
"You want to know what's upsetting? My daughter, your daughter, has a heart condition! She
shaking fing
olling down her cheek. "
de was a tiny photograph of her and David, laughing on a beach. The date stamp in the corner was from
relationship wasn't new. Mine h
f my lungs. All this time, I was the
h smug satisfaction. "He was always meant to be wit
cket, a confused look on his face. He seemed t
ly, "tell this woman to leave.
y once more. The flicker of confusion w
cally destroyed my life. I felt a strange calm settle ove
I don't want your help. I don't want anything from any of you. As of t
ned t
" Davi
ut didn't t
, the name sounding foreign on his
e had erased us from his mind. I didn't answer. I just walked
she slept in our half-packed apartment. She
you sad?" sh
ie. Mommy'
warm breath on my cheek
estion was a bl
rehead. "He's not. But it's okay.
r, the fierce, protective love for my daughte