Chapter 14 - Elena Wakes Up And Demands A Permanent Legal Separation
The next morning, morning sunlight poured into Elena’s private recovery suite overlooking the Los Angeles skyline.
Michael sat quietly in the chair beside her bed, holding her hand while she slowly opened her tired brown eyes.
“How are you feeling, Elena? The baby... is everything alright with the baby?” Michael asked anxiously.
Elena pulled her hand slowly out of his grasp, looking at him with a cold, distant expression that broke his heart.
“The baby is safe, Michael... but my trust in you is completely gone,” Elena stated in a quiet, firm voice.
“I know I messed up beyond forgiveness, Elena, but please give me a chance to fix this family,” Michael pleaded.
“You didn’t just make a mistake; you raised your hand against your pregnant wife because your sister whispered a lie,” she reminded him.
Seven-year-old Leo walked in carrying a cup of water for his mother, standing faithfully by her side like a guardian.
“I want a formal legal separation and a restraining order keeping Chloe away from our home permanently,” Elena demanded.
Michael nodded slowly, knowing he had no right to argue against her terms after his catastrophic failure of judgment.
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“I will sign whatever papers your lawyers draft, Elena... whatever it takes to keep you and our children safe,” Michael promised.
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