Chapter 2 - Thomas Inspects The Shattered Remains Of The Cake
Thomas stood frozen over the ruined three-tier cake, his breathing shallow and rapid in the stifling silence of the country club. Sixty pairs of eyes remained glued to his back, watching every micro-expression as Leo’s words hung heavily in the air.
He slowly knelt down on one knee, ignoring the sticky pink frosting pooling around his shoes and soaking into his trousers. With a trembling hand, Thomas reached past the shattered shards of custom glass and touched the exposed pink bottom tier.
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The thick buttercream had split open right where Leo had directed his attention, revealing something dark and metallic hidden beneath the sponge. Thomas’s stomach plummeted as he realized his son hadn't acted out of malice or envy.
Vanessa’s voice cut through the silence, sharp and erratic. “Don't listen to him, Thomas! He’s just throwing a tantrum because the attention isn't on him!”
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