Chapter 4 - Little Lily Comforts Her Mother Amidst The Chaos
Little Lily raised her small, tear-stained face, gently patting Sarah’s cheek with her tiny hand to soothe her crying mother.
“Don't cry, Mommy... we’re going to be okay,” the four-year-old whispered softly against Sarah’s collarbone.
Sarah kissed the top of Lily’s dirty-blonde curls, drawing a sudden surge of fierce maternal strength from her daughter.
She stood up slowly, lifting Lily into her arms while keeping a wide, protective berth between herself and Tom.
“Where are you going, Sarah? You can't just walk out like this without hearing the whole story!” Tom panicked, blocking the doorway.
“Get out of my way, Tom, or I swear I will call the police and file a restraining order right now,” Sarah threatened.
Tom froze, recognizing the absolute steel in her eyes that signaled she had completely checked out of their marriage.
He stepped aside slowly, his shoulders slumping in absolute defeat as Sarah carried Lily past him into the hallway.
Leo watched them leave, a strange, triumphant smirk briefly flashing across his face before he looked back at the floor.
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Tom caught that subtle expression, and a cold dread pooled in his stomach as he realized how badly he had lost control.
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