Chapter 6 - Richard Tries To Defend His Unforgivable Betrayal
Inside the taped shoebox were thick bundles of hundred-dollar bills, duplicate passports, and corporate property deeds.
Maya stared down at the documents, her eyes scanning the signature lines bearing names she had never heard before.
“You aren't just having an affair, Richard... what have you been hiding in our home?” Maya demanded, backing toward the phone.
Richard lowered his hands slowly, his defeated posture replacing the arrogant facade he had worn for years.
“Those papers belong to an investment firm I manage with partners downtown; it’s just standard asset protection,” Richard lied poorly.
“Asset protection doesn't require fake passports and cash stashed behind cereal boxes in our daughter’s snack pantry,” Maya fired back.
Emma whimpered from the kitchen island, pulling her knees up to her chest as her parents’ voices rose in pitch.
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Maya knelt down beside Emma once more, kissing her forehead with a fierce, protective maternal instinct.
“Go pack your favorite toys and your stuffed bear, sweetie; we are going on a little sleepover tonight,” Maya instructed gently.
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