Chapter 12 - Ryan Tries To Gaslight Me Over The Phone
Late Thursday night, my burner phone rang while Noah was fast asleep in the safehouse bedroom. I looked at the unknown caller ID, knowing instantly it was Ryan trying one last desperate manipulation tactic.
I pressed the speakerphone button, keeping my voice cold and steady as I answered the call. “Elena... please, you have to answer me; this has gone way too far out of hand,” Ryan pleaded.
“There is nothing left to discuss, Ryan; I’ll see you and your mother in court tomorrow morning,” I replied evenly. “You’re destroying our family over a toddler’s imaginative tantrum! Mom made a mistake, but we can fix this!” Ryan gaslighted.
“She didn't make a mistake; she abused our son, and you helped her cover it up for years,” I retorted sharply. “I was just trying to keep peace in the family! You’re being selfish and vindictive!” Ryan shouted defensively.
“Keep talking, Ryan; I have every word of this call recorded for my attorney’s evidence log,” I warned calmly. Silence fell over the phone line as Ryan realized he had just incriminated himself further on tape.
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“Please, Elena... don't do this to me... my career is ruined and my life is over,” he sobbed pathetically. “Your life isn't over, Ryan; you’re just finally facing the consequences of your own cruel choices,” I whispered.
I disconnected the call, blocking the burner number permanently before turning off the phone for the night.
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