Rocco and my in-laws exchanged uneasy glances, their expressions clouded with doubt.
6
At last, all three turned to me, their eyes silently demanding an explanation.
I, too, was left speechless. Against Veda’s words, I couldn’t win. So I turned toward Devon and Declan at the side.
“Dad, brother, say something. Don’t you know me?”
They knew me better than anyone. They knew the kind of person I was, and they knew with certainty that I could never do such a thing.
But they only exchanged a glance and instantly understood, if I divorced, it would bring them more benefit.
So, they put on an act of righteous fury, beating their chests and stomping their feet as they cried out.
“Now you remember to call me Dad? Back when we warned you not to fool around, why didn’t you say I was your father then?”
“Rocco, if you can’t accept this, I understand. But let’s be clear, once you divorce, the house, the car, and the money must all be divided. That’s the law!”
“Actually, divorce would be best. If you agree, I can even introduce you to a better match.”
“Andie might have promised not to stray again, but who can tell truth from lies? Such words aren’t worth even a fart!”
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