Chapter 5 - Vanessa Desperately Tries Weaving a Web of Lies
“I did it because I love you, Daniel! I just wanted us to be a real family without distractions!” Vanessa wept loudly.
“Distractions? You called my seven-year-old son a distraction and plotted to banish him!” I shouted down at her.
“He hates me! He’s been trying to sabotage our engagement since day one!” Vanessa screamed, pointing a trembling finger at Noah.
Noah stepped closer to my side, slipping his small hand trustingly into my palm without a hint of fear.
“I only watched her because she yelled at me when you were at work, Daddy,” Noah explained in a soft voice.
“She told me if I told anyone about the balloon, she would throw away all my baseball trophies,” the boy added.
Hearing my son’s words erased any remaining microscopic fraction of doubt left in my chest.
“Get up off my floor right now,” I ordered, pointing my finger toward the front entrance doors.
“Daniel, you can’t just throw me out on the street like trash! My name is on the wedding invitations!” she shrieked.
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“Your name is going to be on a criminal indictment if you don't walk out that door in ten seconds,” I replied.
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