Chapter 9 - Sarah Packs Her Bags For A Sudden Departure
Inside the master bedroom, Sarah furiously tossed clothing into two large designer suitcases resting on the bed.
Lily sat quietly coloring in a workbook, sensing the immense tension and packing urgency in her mother’s swift movements.
The bedroom door clicked open, and Tom walked in slowly, his hands raised in a gesture of absolute surrender.
“Sarah, please... don't take Lily away. Let’s talk this through like adults without running away,” Tom pleaded softly.
Sarah didn't even look up from packing, zipping the suitcase shut with a sharp, aggressive tug.
“There is nothing left to talk about, Tom. You lied about your past, your child, and my own family lied to protect you,” she snapped.
“Where are you going to go? This is my house, Sarah—built with my inheritance and my salary!” Tom argued defensively.
Sarah finally stopped, turning to face him with a gaze so cold it made Tom’s blood run completely cold.
“Keep your house, Tom. I’m taking my daughter and filing for immediate divorce on grounds of severe fraudulent deception,” she stated.
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Before Tom could respond, a car horn honked loudly from the driveway, signaling the arrival of Sarah’s sister from Boston.
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